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Live PM Modi holds talks with Italian President | Live PM Modi was accompanied by EAM S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George and other senior diplomatic officials. Updated – May 20, 2026 02:49 pm…
PM Modi holds talks with Italian President | Live
PM Modi was accompanied by EAM S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George and other senior diplomatic officials.
Updated – May 20, 2026 02:49 pm IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, in Rome, Italy. (@pmoindia/Yt via PTI Photo)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) held delegation-level talks with Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
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During the bilateral meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accompanied by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other senior diplomatic officials.
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Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Italy, where he met his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, over dinner, followed by a visit to the Colosseum.
Before arriving in Rome, the Prime Minister was in Oslo, Norway, where he participated in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit.
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- May 20, 2026 14:24 PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Italian President
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds delegation-level talks with the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella.
- May 20, 2026 14:18 Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi over ‘Melody gift reel’
Reacting to the “Melody gift reel” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in a post on X says, “An economic storm is raging over our heads, and our Prime Minister is busy handing out candies in Italy!”
“Farmers, youth, women, laborers, and small traders are all in tears – the PM is laughing and making reels, while the BJP folks are clapping along,” says Mr. Gandhi
“This isn’t leadership, it’s a farce,” adds Mr. Gandhi.
- May 20, 2026 14:04 PM Modi pens joint Op-ed with Italian counterpart Meloni
India and Italy share a Special Strategic Partnership driven by innovation, shared democratic values and a common vision for the future, PM Modi writes in a joint op-ed with his Italian counterpart:
- May 20, 2026 13:41 PM Modi set to meet Italian President today
On his final day in Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
Following this, he will hold bilateral engagements with his Italian counterpart, followed by the exchange of MoUs.
- May 20, 2026 12:45 India key partner, Estonia will be ‘very happy’ if PM Modi visits: Foreign Minister
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has called for more high-level visits from India to deepen bilateral ties and said Estonia would be “very happy” if Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the northern European country.
Mr. Tsahkna said Estonia is organising the Ukraine recovery conference in 2027 and hoped that India could also be part of the rebuilding process of the war-hit country.
“India is a very important partner for Estonia. Our scales are totally different, from 1.3 million people (Estonian population) to 1.4 billion (Indian population). India is also the largest democracy in the world. Our president (Alar Karis) was in India in February for the AI summit. Our bilateral relations are increasing in business terms,” the Estonian Foreign Minister adds.
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- May 20, 2026 12:20 PM Modi gifts ‘Melody’ chocolate to PM Meloni
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents ‘Melody’ chocolates to Italian counterpart.
- May 20, 2026 11:52 Watch | PM Modi lands in Rome
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Italy for the concluding leg of his five-nation tour from May 15-20.
- May 20, 2026 11:41 Indian diaspora continues to make our nation proud: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, praises the Indian community in Italy and says, “Their deep affection for India and commitment towards strengthening India-Italy ties are truly commendable. The Indian diaspora continues to make our nation proud across the world.”
- May 20, 2026 11:08 PM Modi shares ‘glimpse of Kashi in Rome’ through Italian artist’s paintings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, shared details of his interaction with Italian painter Giampaolo Tomassetti, who presented him with his work on Varanasi.
- May 20, 2026 10:44 PM Modi welcomed by Italian artistes performing the Hamsadhwani
PM Modi received a community welcome in Rome with five Italian artistes performing the Hamsadhwani, an Indian cultural performance played on traditional instruments.
- May 20, 2026 10:38 PM Modi meets Italian PM Meloni, visits Colosseum
PM Modi met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni after his arrival in Rome. “Upon landing in Rome, had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Meloni over dinner followed by a visit to the iconic Colosseum. We exchanged perspectives on a wide range of subjects. Looking forward to our talks today, where we will continue the conversation on how to boost the India-Italy friendship,” PM Modi says in a post on X.
- May 20, 2026 10:12 Modi and Meloni outline road map for India-Italy strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, in a joint op-ed across several news platforms on Wednesday (May 20, 2026), outlined an expanded roadmap for cooperation between the two countries across sectors, including trade, technology, energy, space, and security, against the backdrop of an emerging “Indo-Mediterranean” corridor.
“The relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage. In recent years, our ties have expanded with unprecedented momentum, evolving from a cordial friendship into a special strategic partnership grounded in the values of freedom and democracy, and a common vision for the future,” said Mr. Modi and Ms. Meloni in the op-ed titled “A Strategic Partnership for the Indo-Mediterranean”.
Modi and Meloni outline road map for India-Italy strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni joint op-ed talks about emerging “Indo-Mediterranean” corridor and pushes for €20-billion bilateral trade target by 2029.
- May 20, 2026 10:01 PM Modi lands in Rome, to meet Italian PM Meloni
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday landed in Italy, where he will meet his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, and President Sergio Mattarella to discuss ways to boost India-Italy cooperation.
He was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani. This is the final leg of his five-nation tour.
PM Modi lands in Rome, to meet Italian PM Meloni
PM Modi arrives in Rome to discuss enhancing India-Italy cooperation with PM Meloni and President Mattarella.
Published – May 20, 2026 10:00 am IST
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