PM Narendra Modi said his discussions with Giorgia Meloni focused on strengthening ties in defence, security, trade, and technology.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting on Monday (local time) with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil and lauded the friendship between the two nations.
PM Narendra Modi also met with his UK counterpart Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron during the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro besides other leaders
Modi said his discussions with Giorgia Meloni focused on strengthening ties in defence, security, trade, and technology. He remarked, “India-Italy friendship can greatly contribute to a better planet.”
“Glad to have met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the Rio de Janeiro G20 Summit. Our talks centred around deepening ties in defence, security, trade, and technology. We also discussed ways to boost cooperation in culture, education, and other such areas. India-Italy friendship can greatly contribute to a better planet,” Modi shared on social media platform X.
Modi also held a bilateral meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store.
Earlier, Modi met with leaders from Indonesia and Portugal on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brazil. In his discussions, Modi emphasised strengthening ties with both nations in areas such as commerce and defence.