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June 21, 2026 6:19 AM

Italy’s Meloni tells Trump to focus on his own popularity as row rumbles on

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday to look after his own popularity after he accused his NATO ally of trying to boost her domestic ratings by repairing ties with Washington. The Italian premier had accused Trump on Friday of being a liar for alleging that she had "begged" him for a photo with her during this week's Group of Seven summit in France. He repeated the assertion on Saturday, misspelling her name as "Gigiorgia" as he posted on his Truth...

June 19, 2026 10:10 PM

Devbhoomi’s litchis are Italy’s favourite, says Piyush Goyal as first consignment heads to Europe

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday welcomed the inaugural export of Uttarakhand’s famous litchis to Italy and said that this will open new gateways for the entry of Indian agricultural products into European markets. Piyush Goyal’s praise for the Devbhoomi litchis came on the back of the first consignment, comprising 1 metric tonne of fresh litchis, being exported to Italy. Taking to X, the Union Minister wrote, “Devbhoomi’s Litchi, now Italy's favorite. Wi...

June 10, 2026 1:26 PM

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni congratulates PM Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister, describing the achievement as a historic milestone and reaffirming the growing partnership between the two countries. In a post on X, Meloni said, "Congratulations to Narendra Modi who today becomes the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in the history of India. It has been a pleasure to meet again in Rome in recent weeks and to launch...

May 21, 2026 2:27 PM

PM Modi showcases India’s cultural heritage through iconic gifts during five-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five-nation diplomatic tour was marked not only by strategic agreements and high-level engagements, but also by a rich display of India’s cultural heritage through thoughtfully curated gifts presented to world leaders and dignitaries across Europe and West Asia. From Assam’s famed Muga silk and Manipur’s Shirui Lily-inspired textiles to Madhubani paintings, Bidri artwork and traditional Indian grains, the gifts reflected India’s diverse artistic traditio...

May 21, 2026 3:02 PM

PM Modi, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni plant Black Mulberry sapling in Rome under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planted a Black Mulberry sapling in Rome on Wednesday under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative, symbolising environmental consciousness and the growing cultural connection between India and Italy. The plantation ceremony took place during PM Modi’s visit to Italy as part of his five-nation diplomatic tour. The Black Mulberry tree, known as “Krishna Toot” in India, holds culinary, medicinal and cultural significanc...

May 21, 2026 11:04 AM

PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding five-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Thursday morning after successfully concluding a five-nation diplomatic tour covering the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. The overseas visit, which began on May 15 in the UAE and concluded in Italy on May 20, focused on strengthening India’s strategic partnerships, enhancing economic cooperation, securing long-term energy supplies, and expanding collaboration in technology, trade, and innovation with key global...

May 21, 2026 10:22 AM

PM Modi shares outcomes of Italy visit, thanks Giorgia Meloni and people for their friendship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wrapped up his Italy visit, the final stop of his five-nation diplomatic tour focused on deepening India’s strategic, political, and economic engagement with key global partners. During the visit, PM Modi held extensive talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and announced the elevation of India-Italy relations to a “Special Strategic Partnership,” giving fresh momentum to bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. "Concluding a very...

May 21, 2026 9:33 AM

India and Italy announce 2027 as Year of Culture and Tourism

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday said India and Italy will work towards further developing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and announced that 2027 will be observed as the “Year of Culture and Tourism” between the two countries. Addressing a joint press statement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rome, Meloni described IMEC as a major connectivity and economic corridor linking Europe, the Middle East and India with the potential to strengthen trade,...

May 20, 2026 2:52 PM

PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni outline vision for stronger India-Italy strategic partnership in joint Op-Ed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday outlined a comprehensive vision to strengthen India-Italy ties, describing the bilateral relationship as a “special strategic partnership” that will help shape the emerging “Indo-Mediterranean” era. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Penned an op-ed with PM Meloni on how India-Italy ties have reached a decisive stage. Ours is a Special Strategic Partnership driven by innovation, shared democratic values and ...

May 20, 2026 2:02 PM

Italy and India: A Strategic Partnership for the Indo-Mediterranean

The relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage. In recent years, our ties have expanded with unprecedented momentum, evolving from a cordial friendship into a special strategic partnership grounded in the values of freedom and democracy, and a common vision for the future. At a time when the international system is undergoing a profound change, the partnership between Italy and India is guided by regular exchanges at higher political and institutional levels, and is g...