Special Strategic Partnership

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...

February 26, 2026 10:11 PM

India, Israel Sign 16 MoUs; PM Modi and PM Netanyahu Announce Special Strategic Partnership

India and Israel on Thursday inked 16 memoranda of understanding (MoUs), formally elevating bilateral relations to a Special Strategic Partnership during the two-day state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel. The pacts, exchanged in the presence of PM Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, covered a wide range of sectors including artificial intelligence, agriculture, cybersecurity, fintech, labour mobility, education, fisheries, and cultural exchanges. Among the key a...

February 26, 2026 6:27 PM

Prime Minister Modi Addresses Joint Press Statement in Israel, Announces Elevation to Special Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday delivered a joint press statement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his state visit to Israel, announcing the elevation of bilateral ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership” and outlining expanded cooperation across multiple sectors. Addressing Netanyahu, his wife Sara Netanyahu, delegates from both countries, and members of the media, Prime Minister Modi said: “Namaskar! Shalom!” He expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Mi...