India Italy Partnership: PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy has given a new direction to the relations between India and Italy. After the high level meeting held in Rome between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, both the countries have agreed to upgrade their relations to Special Strategic Partnership. During this period, it has been decided to increase cooperation in many important areas like trade, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, defense space and education. The special thing is that the big impact of this partnership can be seen on Indian students, researchers and professionals.

Cooperation will increase in education and research sector

India and Italy have prepared new roadmaps regarding higher education and research. Both the countries have laid emphasis on increasing university exchange programs, research partnerships and student cooperation. This may open up new opportunities for Indian students to study and research in Italy. It is being told that both the countries will promote cooperation between educational institutions, so that joint research projects can be started in areas like technology, science, design and innovation. This will increase the chances of Indian students getting access to the advanced research networks of Europe.

Movement will become easier for Indian students and professionals

Migration and Mobility Agreement is also being taken forward between India and Italy. Under this, work is being done to make the movement easier for students, professionals and skilled workers. According to reports, currently more than 5100 Indian students are studying in Italy and this number may increase further in the coming time. Both the countries have also decided to increase cooperation for easy entry and employment of Indian nurses and healthcare professionals in Italy. This can open new career opportunities in Europe for Indian youth.

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New opportunities will be found in AI and quantum technology

During the meeting, India and Italy agreed to work together in future technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing. Both countries will focus on research, skills, development and technology innovation. Experts believe that this will give an opportunity to Indian startups, engineering students, tech professionals to connect with the tech network of Europe. Both the countries can start new projects and research initiatives together.

Work will also be done on Design in Italy, Scale in India model

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Italy is known in the world for design and precision, while India has become a major center of scale, talent and affordable innovation. With this thinking, both the countries will work on Design and Development in India and Italy, Deliver for the World model. Under this, there is also a plan to set up India-Italy Innovation Center, where startups and tech companies of both the countries will be able to work together.

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The friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni is once again in discussion on social media. Meloni warmly welcomed PM Modi who arrived on Rome tour. The two leaders had dinner together, visited the historic Colosseum in Rome and were seen traveling together in the same car. It is being called “Car Diplomacy” on social media.

In fact, every meeting between Modi and Meloni goes viral on the internet. Meloni’s #Melodi selfie posted during the COP28 summit made headlines worldwide. After this, pictures and videos of both the leaders were continuously discussed in G7 and other global forums.

This time Meloni also mentioned the “Melody” toffee gift given by PM Modi and posted it in a funny manner. This is the reason why “Melodi” is no longer just a meme but has become a new symbol of India-Italy friendship.

Thank you for the gift pic.twitter.com/7ePxbJwPbA

— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) May 20, 2026

Meloni and Modi’s Melody Factor
The friendship between Prime Minister Modi and Meloni has now become a special identity on social media in the name of “Melodi” hashtag. It started during the COP28 summit held in Dubai in December 2023, when Meloni posted a selfie with Modi and wrote – “Good friends at COP28” and gave the hashtag #Melodi. Modi also reposted it and wrote, “Meeting friends always gives happiness.”

Meeting friends is always a delight. https://t.co/4PWqZZaDKC

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 2, 2023

After this, during the G7 Summit in June 2024, Meloni again posted the video and said, “Hi friends, from #Melodi.” In response, Modi wrote, “Long live India-Italy friendship.”

Long live India-Italy friendship! https://t.co/vtOv8lfO51

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 15, 2024

Even in June 2025, both the leaders praised each other on social media, describing India-Italy friendship as strong. “Melodi” is now not just a social media trend but has become the new identity of India-Italy relations.

Fully agree with you, PM Giorgia Meloni. India’s friendship with Italy will continue to get stronger, greatly benefitting our people!@GiorgiaMeloni https://t.co/LaYIIZn8Ry

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2025

Melonie wishes PM Modi on every birthday

The growing friendship between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is clearly visible on social media also. For the last three years, Melonie has been continuously wishing PM Modi on his birthday.

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On September 17, 2023, Meloni had wished Modi on his birthday, calling him a “friend committed to building the future”. In response, Modi thanked him.

Thank you for your wishes PM @GiorgiaMeloni. https://t.co/5CkX4h84pj

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 17, 2023

On September 17, 2024, Meloni again wished PM Modi and said that India and Italy will together face global challenges and the friendship between the two countries will become stronger.

Wishing a very happy birthday to the Prime Minister of India! @narendramodi. I am sure that we will continue to strengthen our friendship and cooperation between Italy and India, to face together the global challenges that await us pic.twitter.com/pqXo0ljK8F

— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) September 17, 2024

Whereas on 17 September 2025, on Modi’s 75th birthday, Meloni described him as an inspirational leader and wished him good health and energy. Modi also appreciated Italy’s friendship in reply.

Thank you Prime Minister Meloni for your warm wishes. Deeply appreciate Italy’s friendship and look forward to strengthening it further.@GiorgiaMeloni https://t.co/u2zNuOT3dk

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 17, 2025

When did Modi-Meloni meet?

The chemistry between Prime Minister Modi and Italian Prime Minister Meloni has been much talked about in the last few years. The two leaders have been meeting continuously at major global forums like G20, G7 and COP28.

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The first official meeting of the two was at the G20 Summit held in Bali, Indonesia in November 2022. After this, Meloni came to India in March 2023, where many important agreements were signed between the two countries.

Then both the leaders were seen together in Delhi G20 Summit in September 2023, Dubai COP28 in December 2023, Italy’s G7 Summit in June 2024 and South Africa’s G20 Conference in November 2025.

Now in May 2026, PM Modi reached Italy, where Meloni gave him a special welcome. The two leaders had dinner together and also visited the famous Colosseum of Rome.

It is clear from the continuously increasing meetings that India and Italy are no longer just formal partners but are trying to take strategic cooperation to new heights. The closeness between the two countries is increasing rapidly on issues like defence, trade, technology and global politics.