Modi at G7 Summit under Italian Presidency: Consolidating strategic partnership
Italy is the Chair of G7 this year, and is hosting the G7 Summit on 13-14 June. Italian PM Georgia Meloni has invited the Indian PM to the G7 Outreach Summit in Puglia on 14 June in the backdrop of historic ties and commitment to rule of law, respect for human rights and achieving economic development through inclusive growth.
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Both are modern and mature democracies. PM Narendra Modi last visited Italy for the G20 Summit in October 2021. Meloni visited India on State visit in March 2023 and was Chief Guest at Raisina Dialogue. She also visited India for the G20 Summit.
India-Italy bilateral relations have been upgraded to the level of ‘Strategic Partnership’ with focus on defence, Indo-Pacific, energy and science & technology during her visit.
Several ministers from Italy visited India in 2023, for G20 related meetings and held bilateral meetings on the sidelines including the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs & trade, Finance, Agriculture, Education and Culture Ministers. The Speaker and President of the Italian Senate and Chamber of Deputies participated in the P20 meeting last year. The Indian Foreign, Defence and Commerce & Industry Minister visited Italy last year.
Italy has joined the key India-led global initiatives such as International Solar Alliance (ISA), Coalition for Disaster
