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Italy's Deputy PM Returns to India: What This Second 2025 Visit Reveals

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani has landed in New Delhi for his second official trip to India this year. His schedule includes meetings with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar before heading to Mumbai for further engagements. This visit continues the diplomatic momentum following the recent G20 meeting between Prime Ministers Modi and Giorgia Meloni. The talks are expected to deepen the strategic partnership across key areas like trade, defence, and technology.

Key Points: Italy Deputy PM Antonio Tajani Arrives in New Delhi for India Visit

  • Tajani will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi for bilateral talks
  • The visit aims to advance cooperation in trade, defence, AI, and space sectors
  • It follows a recent meeting between PM Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at the G20
  • Tajani will also travel to Mumbai for official engagements before departing Friday
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Italy's Deputy PM Antonio Tajani arrives in New Delhi for second India visit of 2025

Italy's Deputy PM Antonio Tajani arrives in New Delhi for his second India visit in 2025 to strengthen strategic ties, meeting EAM Jaishankar and visiting Mumbai.

"This is his second visit to India this year. His engagements in Delhi and Mumbai will further strengthen the India-Italy Strategic Partnership. - MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, December 10

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for his second visit to India this year, highlighting the steady momentum in diplomatic exchanges between the two countries.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed Tajani's arrival in a post on X, writing, "Warm welcome to Italy's Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, on his arrival in New Delhi. This is his second visit to India this year. His engagements in Delhi and Mumbai will further strengthen the India-Italy Strategic Partnership."

Tajani's visit is part of ongoing efforts to advance bilateral cooperation.

As per a media advisory issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), he will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Wednesday before proceeding to Mumbai for official engagements on Thursday.

He is scheduled to depart from Mumbai on Friday.

The visit comes shortly after a series of high-level interactions between the two nations.

On November 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, where both leaders discussed expanding collaboration across key sectors, including trade, investment, defence, innovation, AI, space and education.

Following their meeting, PM Modi wrote on X, "Had a very good meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The India-Italy Strategic Partnership is growing from strength to strength, greatly benefitting the people of our nations."

He added in another post, "We discussed further advancing our cooperation in sectors such as trade, investment, defence, innovation, AI, space and education."

Their talks also saw the announcement of a joint initiative to combat terror financing, with the Prime Minister noting, "India and Italy are announcing a Joint Initiative for cooperation in combating financing of terrorism. This is a necessary and timely effort, which will strengthen humanity's fight against terrorism and its support networks."

Tajani and Jaishankar last met on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in September, where they reviewed bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on developments in several regions.

India and Italy, which established diplomatic ties in 1947, continue to deepen their partnership, strengthened by growing economic engagement and vibrant people-to-people connections.

- ANI

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Priya S
Second visit in a year shows real commitment! The joint initiative on terror financing is crucial. Global cooperation is the only way to tackle these networks effectively.
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Rohit P
While high-level visits are good, I hope the discussions translate into concrete benefits for our MSMEs and students. Easier visas for skilled professionals and students would be a great outcome.
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Sarah B
The focus on AI and space collaboration is exciting. India's tech talent combined with Italian design and engineering could create some world-leading innovations.
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Vikram M
Mumbai engagement is smart. Our financial capital needs more European investment. Hope they discuss sustainable infrastructure and green energy projects too.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I hope the talks also address the trade imbalance. We import a lot of luxury goods and machinery from Italy, but our exports need a bigger push. The partnership should be more mutually beneficial on the economic front.
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Meera T
People-to-people ties are our strength. So many Indians study design, art, and cuisine in Italy. More cultural exchanges and easier tourism will make this partnership even stronger. 🍕🤝🍛

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