‘Welcome to Rome’: Giorgia Meloni's message to ‘friend’ PM Modi as he arrives in Italy Melody
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Italy for the final leg of his five-nation tour. He was warmly welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who referred to him as 'my friend' in a social media post. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation between India and Italy, focusing on various sectors including trade and global food security.
- ▪PM Modi's visit to Italy is part of a five-nation tour that included Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the UAE.
- ▪Giorgia Meloni welcomed Modi at the historic Colosseum, emphasizing the strong ties between India and Italy.
- ▪The two countries are advancing the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, which covers trade, investment, and other areas of cooperation.
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‘Welcome to Rome’: Giorgia Meloni's message to ‘friend’ PM Modi as he arrives in Italy MelodyPM Narendra Modi arrived in Italy for the fifth and final leg of his five-nation tour, which included stops in Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UAE.Updated on: May 20, 2026 6:41 AM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (local time) reached Italy, and his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, welcomed him to Rome with a heartwarming photo at the historic Colosseum.Giorgia Meloni posted a photo with PM Narendra Modi from the Colosseum stands in Rome on social media, addressing him as “my friend”.
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