Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella and different senior leaders in Rome to debate methods to strengthen the partnership between each the international locations in defence, cybersecurity, and counter-terrorism.
Jaishankar visited Italy on the invitation of his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani after concluding a four-day go to to Portugal.
Throughout their assembly, President Mattarella expressed his robust help for bettering ties between India and Italy and India-EU linkages, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs mentioned in a Saturday press launch.
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Jaishankar mentioned, “Valued his (Mattarella) guidance for the further development of our strategic partnership. In a volatile and uncertain world, the India-Italy relationship is a factor of stability.”
Honored to name on President Sergio Mattarella as we speak.
Valued his steerage for the additional growth of our strategic partnership. In a risky and unsure world, the 🇮🇳 🇮🇹 relationship is an element of stability. pic.twitter.com/n4JJTF20Zr
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 3, 2023
Moreover, Jaishankar had a gathering with Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, specializing in strengthening strategic cooperation in defence manufacturing, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and maritime safety.
This go to additional solidified the historic ties between the 2 international locations and expanded cooperation in numerous areas of their strategic partnership, addressing world challenges.
Throughout his go to, Jaishankar met with the Italian Minister of Enterprise Adolfo Urso to debate selling commerce and funding, significantly in agro-tech, engineering, digital infrastructure, innovation, and house.
He additionally signed agreements together with his counterpart Antonio Tajani on Mobility and Migration Partnership and Cultural Cooperation to facilitate the motion of staff, college students, and professionals between the 2 international locations.
With inputs from PTI