PM Modi Italy Visit: Indian PM Concludes “Very Productive” Italy Visit, Ending Five-Nation Tour
PM Modi Italy Visit: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that while in Italy, PM Modi met with more than 50 CEOs from top international companies.
Many of these companies have already invested in India. He said, “Their total investment and business presence in India is about 180 billion US dollars.”
PM Modi Italy Visit: Indian PM Describes His Trip ‘Very Productive’
Modi Italy meeting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi described his trip to Italy as ‘very productive’ and thanked Prime Minister Meloni and the Italian people for their friendship.
He said the main result was the decision to upgrade India-Italy relations to a Special Strategic Partnership.
Narendra Modi Five Nation Tour: MEA Calls It a ‘Success’
The Ministry of External Affairs said Modi’s five-nation tour was successful, noting that he met with more than 50 CEOs from major global companies.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Many of these companies are already operating in India, with total investments and business ties worth about 180 billion US dollars.”
PM Modi arrived in Rome on Tuesday for the last part of his five-nation tour, invited by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
He later shared photos with Meloni, referring to her as his “friend.” Their friendly bond often sparks the #Melodi trend online, and both leaders shared pictures from their meeting ahead of their talks.
PM Modi Italy Tour Highlights
Narendra Modi Italy news: The trip comes as India and Italy aim to strengthen their relationship through the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029.
This plan focuses on working together in trade, investment, defence, clean energy, innovation, science and technology, and cultural exchanges.
Bilateral trade between India and Italy reached USD 16.77 billion in 2025. Italian foreign direct investment in India totaled USD 3.66 billion from April 2000 to September.
The UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway are also among the top investors. The Norway stop drew attention after a journalist noted that PM Modi did not take questions.
PM Modi Italy Visit: Grand Welcome By Italian PM Meloni
PM Modi Italy Visit: On Tuesday, Meloni welcomed PM Modi to Rome with a social media post. On Tuesday, Meloni welcomed PM Modi to Rome with a social media post.
She shared a photo with him on X, writing, “Welcome to Rome, my friend!” She also posted an earlier picture with Modi at the Colosseum. Modi had visited Italy in June 2024 for the G7 Summit.
The #Melodi moment peaked when PM Modi gave Meloni a packet of 'Melody' toffees, which inspired the viral hashtag about their friendship.
In a social media post, Meloni shared a video where she said, “Prime Minister Modi brought as a gift, a very, very good toffee -- Melody.”
PM Modi Met 50 Top Global Company CEOs, says MEA
According to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, “During trips to five countries, the Prime Minister held meetings with more than 50 top global company CEOs.”
Many of these companies already invest in India, with a combined investment and business exposure of approximately 180 billion US dollars.
These visits have strengthened our economic ties with these countries and contributed to India’s growth.”
Parle Thanks Modi After Special Melody Moment with Meloni
PM Modi Italy Visit: During his visit to Italy, PM Modi gave a packet of Melody toffee, a favorite among millennials, to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni right before an important diplomatic meeting.
A video showing the Indian prime minister giving the gift to the Italian leader quickly went viral.
A few hours later, Parle Products, the company that makes the toffee, thanked the prime minister for bringing Melody to a global audience.
"Thank You Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for taking Parle Melody to the global stage.
A proud moment for all of us at Parle Products to see an Indian favourite being shared across borders," Parle said in a post on X.
India and Italy Agree to Boost their Relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership
PM Modi Italy visit latest update: On Tuesday, India and Italy announced a new strategic partnership to strengthen their ties.
After their meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the countries will work more closely on trade, investment, and new technologies.
“We had detailed discussions on boosting India-Italy relations,” PM Modi said after the meeting.
Modi arrived in Rome Tuesday night, the last stop of his five-nation tour. He was given a military welcome before meeting Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
They talked about trade, investment, cultural connections, and possible cooperation in areas like AI, critical minerals, space, and nuclear energy.
PM Modi Applauds Italian Artists’ Cultural Showcase in Rome
PM Modi Italy Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised a group of Italian performers on Tuesday for presenting Indian classical dance and music at cultural events in Rome.
He said that Indian art is becoming more popular in Italy, which shows the growing cultural connection between the two countries.
In two posts on X, PM Modi highlighted performances by Italian artists who shared Indian classical dance and traditional music at community events during his visit.
In one post, he said, "Five Italians passionate about Indian dance, Svamini Atmananda Giri, Martina Meenakshi Argada, Lucrezia Maniscotti, Valeria Vespaziani, Rosella Fanelli performed 'Trigalbandi', which included Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam and Kathak."
