Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on India: Italian Prime Minister and PM Modi's best friend, Giorgia Meloni, has once again expressed confidence in India's potential. Giorgia Meloni said that India can play a "very important role" in resolving conflicts around the world. She praised New Delhi's growing influence despite tensions over the purchase of Russian oil.
During the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a major statement, saying that India can play a "very important role" in ending global conflicts and wars. She praised India's growing international role and called it crucial for peace. Meloni made this statement in an interview with ANI on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Meloni's statement comes at a time of heightened tensions between the US and India over Russian oil imports. US President Donald Trump has accused both India and China of "funding war" by purchasing oil from Russia. Recently, Washington imposed an additional 25% tariff on India, bringing the total US tariffs to 50%. India defended its energy decisions, calling this "unfair."
However, Meloni praised India's role, saying that India could use its growing influence to resolve these problems. He stated that his stance was a result of recent talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders discussed regional and global issues, including the Ukraine conflict, and stressed the need for a "quick and peaceful resolution."
India-Italy friendship will grow stronger
It is worth noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Meloni recently had a telephone conversation. During the conversation, the two leaders discussed global and regional issues, particularly the need for a quick and peaceful end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. PM Modi assured India's full support in this direction. During their recent conversation, the two leaders pledged to further deepen the strategic partnership between India and Italy. This partnership covers areas such as investment, defense, security, space, science, education, people-to-people ties, and the fight against terrorism. The two countries pledged to implement the Joint Strategic Action Plan for 2025-29. PM Meloni reiterated Italy's support for the early conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU).
Congratulations on PM Modi's Birthday
On September 17th, Meloni congratulated PM Modi on his 75th birthday. He wrote on X, "Happy 75th birthday to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His strength, determination, and ability to lead millions of people are inspiring. With friendship and respect, I wish him good health and energy to lead India to a bright future and further strengthen the relationship between our countries."
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