Giorgia Meloni sends invitation to PM Modi to visit Italy, receives a 'yes' in response
Giorgia Meloni Sends Invitation To PM Modi: Italy's Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani described his meeting with PM Narendra Modi as very positive. During this time, the Italian representative also extended an invitation to Prime Minister Modi from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to visit Italy in 2026.
He met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening, a meeting which Tajani described as very positive and productive.
Tajani said that India-Italy relations are entering a new phase
During this meeting, Tajani also extended an invitation to PM Modi from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to visit Italy in 2026. Tajani said that a positive response has been received regarding Prime Minister Modi's visit to Italy, but the exact dates have not yet been finalized.
Foreign Minister Tajani said that India-Italy relations are entering a new phase and cooperation between the two countries will accelerate in the coming years. India and Italy are extremely important partners for each other, and the coming time will bring better opportunities for both countries.
What did Tajani say about Italian PM Meloni's visit to India?
When journalists asked him when Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni would visit India, Foreign Minister Tajani responded that they have not yet decided when she will visit India in 2026.
When have Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Modi met?
November 2022 – Bali, Indonesia (G20 Summit): Meloni's first meeting with Modi took place in Bali shortly after she became Prime Minister. This was considered the beginning of a new chapter in India-Italy relations.
March 2-3, 2023 – New Delhi: During Meloni's first official visit to India, the two countries announced a strategic partnership, considered the biggest step in bilateral relations.
September 2023 – New Delhi (G20 Summit): The ease and rapport between the leaders during this meeting garnered significant attention on social media.
June 14, 2024 – Puglia, Italy (G7 Summit): As the host, Meloni welcomed Modi and congratulated him on his third term. The meeting discussed broad global issues.
November 18, 2024 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (G20 Summit): The two leaders announced the “India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029” during this meeting.
June 2025 – Kananaskis, Canada (G7 Summit): Following informal discussions held here, the hashtag #Melodi trended on social media.
November 23, 2025 – Johannesburg, South Africa (G20 Summit) (Conference): During the meeting, the "India-Italy Joint Initiative" against the financing of terrorism was announced.
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