Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni and held a bilateral meeting, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil.
The Prime Minister said that their discussion highlighted strengthening ties in defense, technology, security, and trade. “India-Italy friendship can greatly contribute to a better planet,” he said.
Taking to Social Media platform X, PM Modi said, “Glad to have met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the Rio de Janeiro G20 Summit. Our talks centered around deepening ties in defense, security, trade, and technology. We also discussed ways to boost cooperation in culture, education, and other such areas. India-Italy friendship can greatly contribute to a better planet.”
Bilateral meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister
In addition to this, PM Modi also had a bilateral meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store during the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
He had earlier met with leaders from Indonesia and Portugal on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brazil.
During his discussions, PM Modi highlighted strengthening the latter’s ties with former nations in areas such as defense and commerce.
Sharing on social media platform X, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said that PM Modi assuredIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto of expanding the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
“India-Indonesia: Commemorating 75 years of warm and friendly ties! PM Narendra Modi met President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia on the sidelines of the G20 Brazil Summit. PM congratulated President Prabowo and assured him of expanding the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, both in existing domains and by exploring newer areas,” Jaiswal posted on X.
Additionally, PM Modi met with Spanish President Pedro Sanchez on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.
