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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni have written a joint blog on the relations, economic progress and mutual cooperation between the two countries. In this blog, the economic dynamism, social creativity and thousands of years of civilizational understanding between India and Italy have been put forward in detail. Both the leaders say that in the phase of change the world is going through today, the partnership between India and Italy has become very important.

Strong combination of Made in Italy and Make in India   

Let us tell you that both the Prime Ministers said in their blog that Made in Italy has been a symbol of quality and excellence all over the world. Today its natural partnership is being formed with the high quality goals of the Make in India initiative. The interest of Italian companies in production in India is continuously increasing. At the same time, the presence of Indian industry is becoming stronger in Italy also. The number of such companies in both the countries has now exceeded 1000. This figure is a sign of further strengthening of our supply chain.

New dimensions of strategic partnership  

PM Modi reached Italy on Wednesday in the last leg of his foreign tour. During this period many important issues were discussed. Both the leaders wrote that relations between India and Italy are now in a decisive phase. In the last few years, there has been tremendous progress in the relations between the two countries. This friendship is no longer limited to just cordiality but has become a true strategic partnership based on freedom, democracy and a shared vision for the future.

The blog said that the international system is going through deep changes. At such a time, the partnership between Italy and India is no longer limited only to political and institutional dialogue. It is acquiring a new and broader dimension. In this, our economic strength, social creativity and understanding of thousands of years old civilization are coming together.

Shared understanding on the challenges of the 21st century   

The two leaders recognized that prosperity and security in the 21st century will be determined by how strongly countries handle innovation, energy transition and strategic sovereignty. With this in mind, India and Italy have resolved to deepen and diversify their bilateral relations. Its objective is to achieve new goals and make better use of each other’s complementary capabilities.

Trade target of 20 billion euros by 2029   

The blog also mentions the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and India. Both the leaders believe that this agreement will open the way to increase trade and investment from both sides. Our aim is to achieve a trade target of 20 billion euros between Italy and India by 2029 and go beyond that. For this, special focus will be laid on sectors like defense and aerospace, clean technology, machinery, automotive components, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, agri food and tourism.

Emphasis on AI and digital ecosystem   

India’s digital ecosystem has also been praised in this shared blog. Both the leaders wrote that India’s digital public infrastructure has made its strong mark in many countries of the Global South. Artificial Intelligence is now having a profound impact on society and the global economy. Italy and India have long been working together to ensure that AI development is responsible and human-centred.

India and Italy see AI as a strong medium for inclusive development. Especially for the Global South, where digital public infrastructure and accessible multilingual technology can bridge the digital divide. Based on India’s Human Vision and Italy’s Algor Ethics philosophy, this partnership seeks to make AI a means of social empowerment. Our vision combines India’s digital capabilities with Italy’s ethical and industrial expertise so that technology serves human dignity.

Partnership based on cultural values   

PM Modi and PM Meloni also wrote that we can solve our common challenges on the basis of deep partnership and long cultural ties between the two countries. The concept of dharma in Indian culture reflects a sense of responsibility. The principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam i.e. the whole world is one family has become more relevant in today’s digital age.

Such values ​​are also visible in the humanist tradition of the Italian Renaissance. This tradition values ​​the dignity of every individual and the power of culture to unite societies. Both countries believe that this confluence of culture and technology can give a better direction to the world.