Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, on Wednesday, commending the progress in implementing the Italy-India Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025–2029. Tajani, on a three-day visit to India with a large business delegation, engaged with PM Modi to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors, reflecting Italy’s growing interest in expanding economic ties with India.

PM Modi shared on X that he was “delighted” to meet Tajani and expressed appreciation for the proactive steps being taken by both countries to implement the Strategic Action Plan across key areas including trade, investment, research, innovation, defence, space, connectivity, counter-terrorism, education, and people-to-people relations. He noted that the India-Italy friendship continues to grow, benefiting both nations and the global community.

During his visit, Tajani also met with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, deepening strategic dialogue between the two countries. Jaishankar stated on X that they reviewed progress under the Joint Strategic Action Plan across politics, defence, technology, innovation, maritime issues, mobility, space, trade, and investment. He also appreciated joint efforts to counter terror financing and discussed cooperation with the EU and other regional and global developments.

Jaishankar emphasized that India-Italy relations are rooted in shared democratic values and a commitment to global peace and stability, and expressed gratitude for Italy’s solidarity following a recent terror incident in New Delhi. The discussions built on previous initiatives, including counter-terror financing measures announced during PM Modi’s meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G20 Summit. He reaffirmed Italy as a close partner in counterterrorism, including within the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

The talks also covered regional and global issues, such as developments in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the growing geopolitical dimension of the partnership. Tajani is scheduled to meet Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in Mumbai on Thursday, with economic cooperation remaining a key focus. Jaishankar acknowledged Italy’s leadership in advancing the 2025–2029 economic roadmap.