‘PM Modi most loved among global leaders’, says Italy premier Meloni

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'PM Modi most loved among global leaders', says Italy premier Meloni
'PM Modi most loved among global leaders', says Italy premier Meloni

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Giorgia Meloni was speaking at a press conference after holding bilateral talks with her Indian counterpart Prime Minister Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being an eminent world leader and said that he is the most loved of all leaders across the world, ANI reported.

Prime Minister Modi receives Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni from Italy at a welcome ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt.

Prime Minister Modi receives Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni from Italy at a welcome ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt. (Twitter)

“(PM Modi) is the most loved of all (leaders) in the whole world. This is indeed proven that he was the ultimate leader and I congratulate him for that,” she said.

Meloni was speaking at a press conference after bilateral talks with her Indian counterpart at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

She further said that Italy aims to strengthen its partnership with India in defense and energy security as well as cyber security and other areas. “We decided to become strategic partners because our relationship is very strong.”

Meanwhile, PM Modi said that India has made it clear from the beginning that the Ukraine dispute can be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. It is a pleasure that Italy has decided to join the Indo-Pacific Initiative.

He further added that India and Italy support side by side in the fight against terrorism and separatism.

Prime Minister Meloni arrived in New Delhi on a two-day visit on Thursday to participate as chief guest in the 8th Raisina Dialogue 2023. She was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

PM Modi welcomed the Italian Prime Minister on her first visit to the country and congratulated her on becoming the first woman and youngest Prime Minister of Italy.

India and Italy are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations this year.

The multifaceted bilateral relationship is based on shared cultural values, determination to promote economic growth, cooperation in green energy, science, and technology, and defense and is characterized by convergence on regional and global issues, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a tweet. .