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Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni write: India and Italy look to the future, bound by the power of culture and a shared vision

Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni write: India and Italy look to the future, bound by the power of culture and a shared vision

The relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage. In recent years, our ties have expanded with unprecedented momentum, evolving from a cordial friendship into a special strategic partnership grounded in the values of freedom and democracy, and a common vision for the future. At a time when the international system is undergoing a profound change, the partnership between Italy and India is guided by regular exchanges at higher political and institutional levels, and is gaining a new and higher dimension that combines our economic dynamism, societal creativity, and millennia-old civilisational wisdom. Our cooperation mirrors our shared awareness that prosperity and security in the 21st century will be shaped by the ability of nations to innovate, manage energy transitions, and strengthen strategic sovereignty. To this end, we have committed to deepening and diversifying our bilateral relationship with a view to pursuing new objectives and pooling our complementary strengths. We aim to forge a powerful synergy between Italian design, manufacturing excellence, and world-class supercomputers — reflecting Italy’s position as an industrial powerhouse — …

EU Chief Arrives In New Delhi, To Attend Republic Day Parade As Chief Guest | India News

EU Chief Arrives In New Delhi, To Attend Republic Day Parade As Chief Guest | India News

Last Updated:January 24, 2026, 16:59 IST Apart from the Republic Day event, Leyen and Costa would represent the EU in the 16th EU-India Summit, scheduled to take place on January 27. Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, received the EU Commission chief at the airport. (X) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to attend India’s 77th Republic Day celebration as the chief guest. The Republic Day parade will take place at the Kartavya Path in the national capital on Monday, January 26, 2026. India is hosting Leyen and European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa, as Republic Day chief guests. Apart from the Republic Day event, Leyen and Costa would represent the EU in the 16th EU-India Summit, scheduled to take place on January 27. Major FTA talks and the “mother of all deals” are expected to be discussed in this summit. Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, received the EU Commission chief at the airport. “Charting the next …

Buying Russian oil is “domestic policy” of India: Swedish Foreign Trade Minister

NEW DELHI: Sweden will not interfere with India’s energy policy especially in the context of increased Indian purchase of Russian oil. Interacting with a select group of media here, Sweden’s Minister for International Development and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell hinted that Stockholm understands India’s arguments for energy stability saying the matter falls within India’s “domestic policy”. “I am not here to tell India what to do as it is for India to decide and It’s a part of the internal policy of India. We hope the war in Ukraine comes to an end very soon,” said Mr Forssell who is on a two-day visit here. India has faced questions from the western countries for continuing to buy Russian energy in the backdrop of Moscow’s military campaign against Ukraine and the Swedish minister’s comments are expected to bring some relief to India as Sweden is going to take over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from January 1, 2023 which will coincide with the Indian Presidency of G-20 where the European Union will …