PM Modi and his Italy counterpart Giorgia Meloni discussed Ukraine war and stressed upon an early end to the conflict.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds excellent conversation with Italy counterpart Giorgia Meloni to bring early end to Ukraine war. The two leaders also discussed further deepening of India-Italy strategic partnership.
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “Had an excellent conversation with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. We reaffirmed our joint commitment to deepen India-Italy Strategic Partnership, and shared interest in bringing an early end to the conflict in Ukraine.”
The Prime Minister further thanked PM Meloni for Italy’s proactive support for concluding a mutually beneficial India-EU trade agreement and promoting connectivity through the IMEEEC initiative.
Prior to Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, PM Modi held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron as both the leaders discussed Ukraine war, besides other bilateral issues.
According to Ministry of External Affairs, the leaders reviewed and positively assessed the developments in bilateral Strategic Partnership across sectors such as investment, defence, security, space, science & technology, education, people-to-people ties and counter-terrorism.
Further, MEA noted that “both leaders reaffirmed their commitment towards further deepening of the Partnership, in line with the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29.”
They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They agreed on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. PM Modi reiterated India’s full support for efforts in this direction.
Prime Minister Meloni reiterated Italy’s strong support for the conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement at the earliest and for the success of the AI Impact Summit to be hosted by India in 2026.
The leaders also agreed on taking steps to promote connectivity under the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEEC) initiative, MEA stated.
The leaders agreed to remain in touch.