New Delhi: Ambassador of Italy to India Antonio Enrico Bartoli on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to developing India’s maritime sector, describing his vision as “strong, clear, and transformative.”

Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, the envoy said that since 2016, Prime Minister Modi has consistently positioned India as a major player in the global maritime industry.

“Over the past decade, India has witnessed a remarkable transformation. The development of new ports, expansion of coastal trade activities, and strengthening of logistics networks have made the transportation system more efficient and reliable,” he said.

Bartoli noted that improved rail connectivity to industrial hubs like steel, fertiliser, and mining secto

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