Modi and Meloni outline road-map for India-Italy strategic partnership

India-Italy ties have expanded with unprecedented momentum in recent years and have now reached a decisive stage. In a joint article written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, the two leaders highlighted that relations between the two countries have evolved from a cordial friendship into a Special Strategic Partnership rooted in the values of freedom, democracy and a shared vision for the future. The leaders noted that at a time when the global order is undergoing profound changes, the India-Italy partnership is being guided by regular exchanges at the highest political and institutional levels. They said the partnership is acquiring a new dimension by combining the economic dynamism, societal creativity and centuries-old civilisational wisdom of both nations.
The two leaders said their cooperation reflects a shared understanding that prosperity and security in the 21st century will depend on the ability of nations to innovate, manage energy transitions and strengthen strategic sovereignty. In the article, published in two national dailies, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening and diversifying bilateral ties by pursuing new goals and leveraging complementary strengths. They said the two countries aim to build strong synergy between Italy’s design and manufacturing excellence and India’s rapid economic growth, engineering talent, scale, innovation ecosystem and entrepreneurial strength, which includes over 100 unicorns and around two lakh start-ups.
PM Modi and Meloni also underlined the importance of technological innovation in shaping the future partnership, particularly in sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, advanced manufacturing, critical minerals and digital infrastructure. The leaders said India and Italy are committed to ensuring that AI development remains responsible and human-centric. Referring to India’s “MANAV” vision and Italy’s emphasis on “algor-ethics,” they stressed that technology should empower society while safeguarding human dignity, democracy and fundamental rights.