Defence, innovation and tackling terror financing: Modi, Meloni say India, Italy 'closer than ever'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a strengthened partnership between India and Italy during a joint press conference in Rome. They highlighted cooperation in defence, innovation, and a joint initiative to tackle terror financing. The leaders emphasized the importance of their strategic ties and the establishment of an India-Italy innovation centre.
- ▪Modi and Meloni stated that India and Italy are 'closer than ever' and will cooperate across various fields.
- ▪The two nations are elevating their relationship to a 'special strategic partnership' with a joint strategic action plan for 2025-2029.
- ▪An India-Italy innovation centre is set to be launched soon as part of their enhanced cooperation.
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Defence, innovation and tackling terror financing: Modi, Meloni say India, Italy 'closer than ever'Italy is the last leg of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation tour. Updated on: May 20, 2026 5:37 PM ISTBy Danita YadavShare viaCopy link India and Italy are "closer than ever," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, during his joint press conference with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni. Speaking in Rome, the prime ministers stated that India and Italy will be cooperating across a range of fields, including defence and innovation, as they strengthen their strategic partnership.Speaking in Rome, the prime ministers stated that India and Italy will be cooperating across a range of fields, including defence and innovation, as they strengthen their strategic partnership.
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