India and Italy have been in continuous contact over Ukraine and West Asia conflicts: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni (right) leave after making statements following their meeting at Villa Pamphili in Rome on May 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP India and Italy have been in continuous contact over the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, reiterating his call for “dialogue and diplomacy” to resolve the festering wars. Also read: PM Modi’s visit to Italy highlights on May 20, 2026 Delivering a press statement in Rome during the end of his visit of Europe, Mr. Modi described India-Italy relation as a “win-win partnership” and welcomed the upgradation of bilateral ties to the level of “Special Strategic Partnership”. “We have remained in continuous contact over Ukraine, West Asia and other areas of hostilities. India has a clear position that all problems should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy,” said Mr. Modi in his press statement. “I am happy that we are upgrading our ties to the level of Special Strategic Partnership,” said Mr. Modi further. Modi and Meloni outline …









