Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni briefly met on Saturday, moments before the opening session of the G20 Leaders’ Summit at Nasrec, Johannesburg. The two leaders exchanged warm greetings, reflecting the growing rapport that has significantly strengthened India-Italy relations in recent years.

PM Modi is among several global leaders attending the summit being held from 22 to 23 November.

A Growing Bond Between India And Italy

The leaders last met in June on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, where they reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties. Their personal camaraderie has been widely noted, with PM Modi describing Meloni in September as an “extraordinary political leader who combines ideas and heart” and likeni

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