Special Strategic Partnership

September 17, 2026 6:17 PM

Italy and India continue to strengthen their deep bond of friendship: Meloni on PM Modi’s 76th birthday

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, saying that both nations continue to strengthen their “deep bond of friendship” and building together a future of cooperation and prosperity. “Happy birthday to my friend Narendra Modi, to whom I wish health, energy, and success. Italy and India continue to strengthen their deep bond of friendship, building together a future of cooperation and prosperity for our Nations,...

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...