PM Modi, Italy's Meloni script new chapter with ‘Special Strategic Partnership’; push defence, trade cooperation

India and Italy have elevated their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a roadmap for cooperation. This includes defence, innovation, manufacturing, logistics, and maritime sectors. The leaders emphasized growing strategic convergence and expanding defence ties. They also plan to set up an India-Italy Innovation Centre.