‘Always a pleasure’: PM Modi meets Italian PM Meloni on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro | India News – Times of India

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday praised India’s growing global influence and the strategic partnership between Italy and India after her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. In a post on social media, Meloni described it as “always a great pleasure” to meet Prime Minister Modi.
“It is always a great pleasure to meet the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, including on the occasion of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro,” she said in a post on X.

The two leaders discussed a wide range of areas where they see opportunities for cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, science and technology, clean energy, space exploration and defense.

The main outcome of their discussions was the announcement of the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan for 2025-2029. Meloni emphasized that both countries aim to strengthen their partnership not only for mutual benefit, but also in support of shared values ​​such as democracy, the rule of law and sustainable development.
Prime Minister Modi also expressed his enthusiasm for the growing friendship between the two countries, particularly noting the progress made in sectors such as defence, security, trade and technology. He also praised the longstanding ties between India and Italy and stated that their cooperation could significantly contribute to a better world.

Their discussions were part of a series of bilateral meetings that Modi held at the G20 summit, where he also met leaders from Indonesia, Portugal and the United Kingdom to explore opportunities for cooperation in areas ranging from defense to renewable energy. The strategic partnerships with these countries are seen as crucial to strengthening India’s global position, especially as the country seeks to strengthen its economy and increase its influence on the world stage.
Both Modi and Meloni expressed their desire to continue working closely together, with the aim of further deepening their nations’ ties for the benefit of their economies and citizens.
“Together we have expressed our desire to continue working together to further deepen our bilateral partnership for the benefit of the economies and citizens of both countries, and in support of the shared values ​​of democracy, rule of law and sustainable development,” he said. said PM.