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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described PM Modi as the most favorite leader of the world.
The 8th edition of Raisina Dialogue began in Delhi from today. Its chief guest is the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni. After reaching Delhi on Thursday, he met Narendra Modi. This was followed by a joint press conference.
In the press conference, Meloni said – Prime Minister Modi is the most favorite leader of the world. It has been proved that what a great leader he is. Congratulations to him for this. Modi standing on the second dais was seen laughing after hearing these things. Here Modi announced the start-up bridge between India and Italy.
Modi said- We have had diplomatic relations for 75 years, but till now there were no defense relations. Today we are also starting this. Apart from this, both countries will work together on issues related to renewable energy, hydrogen, IT, telecom, semiconductors and space.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni held talks with PM Narendra Modi on bilateral relations at Hyderabad House in Delhi.
India-Italy relations are strong: Meloni
Meloni said- Our relations with India are very strong. We will continue to work to maintain the strategic partnership. Modi knows he can count on us to enhance the relationship between the two countries. We hope that India can play an important role in ending the Russia-Ukraine war. It is necessary to keep the world together.
On this, Modi said- From the very beginning of the Ukraine war, India has made it clear that this dispute can be resolved only through dialogue and diplomacy. India is ready to contribute to any peace process. We also welcome Italy’s active participation in the Indo-Pacific. It is a matter of great pleasure that Italy has decided to join the Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative.
India and Italy are walking shoulder to shoulder in the fight against terrorism and separatism.
Meloni is the chief guest of Raisina Dialogue Meloni is the chief guest of Raisina Dialogue. This meeting will run for 3 days (2-4 March). Representatives of more than 100 countries are participating in this. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today at 6:30 pm. This meeting is taking place at a time when India is presiding over the G-20. In this context, it is being considered very important.
See Meloni’s visit to India in pictures…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shook hands with Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni at Rashtrapati Bhavan before leaving for Hyderabad House.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was given the Guard of Honor at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Prime Minister Meloni reached Rajghat after meeting Modi. Here he paid floral tributes at the mausoleum of Mahatma Gandhi.
A statue of Mahatma Gandhi and a book were presented to Meloni at Rajghat.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was received at the Delhi airport by protocol officers of the Indian State Department.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was greeted by women dressed in traditional clothes when she arrived at the Delhi airport.
This time more than 100 countries will be involved
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, representatives of more than 100 countries are participating in the Raisina Dialogue 2023. These include ministers, former heads of state and government, military commanders, industry leaders, technology leaders, strategic affairs experts, academicians, journalists, strategic affairs experts.
It is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation. In the last eight years, the influence of Raisina Dialogue has been continuously increasing in different areas. Also, this event has been identified as a Major Global Conference.
Last year, in the Raisina Dialogue-2022, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had said that India would be the center of globalization in the next 25 years.
What is Raisina Dialogue?
There is a platform of people from different countries of the world. Raisina Dialogue was started with the aim of discussing the global situation and challenges. Representatives of more than 100 countries take part in it. The Raisina Dialogue was started by the central government in 2016. Since then, the number of countries and people participating in this program is increasing every year. It is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation.
Raisina Dialogue was started in 2016. This picture is from 2020. After this, due to Corona in 2021, this discussion took place virtually.
Last year 90 countries participated
More than 210 delegates from 90 countries participated in the Raisina Dialogue 2022. A program of young comrades of Raisina was also organized during about 100 sessions. There, in 2021 it was organized virtually due to Corona.