Nexus News Alert | New Delhi/Rome, 20 May 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the final leg of his five-nation European tour with a warm reception in Italy. During the PM Modi Italy Visit, he held bilateral talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and visited the iconic Colosseum in Rome.
Key Highlights of PM Modi Italy Visit
- PM Modi was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
- He held dinner meetings with PM Giorgia Meloni and discussed strengthening India-Italy strategic partnership.
- Both leaders visited the historic Colosseum together.
- PM Modi also interacted with the Indian diaspora in Italy and praised their contributions.
- He is scheduled to meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella later today.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Upon landing in Rome, had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Meloni over dinner followed by a visit to the iconic Colosseum. We exchanged perspectives on a wide range of subjects.”
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India-Italy Strategic Partnership Gets Boost
During the PM Modi Italy Visit, both leaders outlined a roadmap to enhance cooperation in trade, technology, energy, space, and security. In a joint op-ed, PM Modi and PM Meloni emphasised building an “Indo-Mediterranean” corridor and pushing bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029.
The Italian visit comes after PM Modi’s successful engagements in Norway as part of the India-Nordic Summit.
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PM Modi Gifts Melody Chocolates to PM Meloni
In a warm gesture, PM Modi presented ‘Melody’ chocolates to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. He also shared paintings of Varanasi (Kashi) gifted by Italian artist Giampaolo Tomassetti, calling it a “glimpse of Kashi in Rome”.
Indian artistes welcomed PM Modi with a performance of the classical raga Hamsadhwani.
Significance of PM Modi Italy Visit
Italy is an important strategic partner for India in Europe. The visit is expected to further deepen defence, trade, and cultural ties between the two nations. This completes PM Modi’s five-nation tour that included stops in Norway and other European countries.
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The PM Modi Italy Visit has received positive coverage globally, highlighting India’s growing engagement with key European partners.
