Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday said relations between India and Italy had entered a “decisive phase”, adding that a deeper strategic alignment between the two countries was underway after her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a post on X following the meeting, Meloni said ties between the two nations had expanded with “unprecedented momentum” in recent years, transforming from a cordial friendship into a “special strategic partnership”.
“The relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive phase. In recent years, our ties have expanded with unprecedented momentum, evolving from a cordial friendship to a special strategic partnership founded on the values of freedom and democracy, as well as a shared vision of the future,” Meloni wrote.