Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni praised PM Modi’s visit and the strong India-Italy relations. During this, he said in Hindi in front of PM Modi that hard work is the key to success and explained its meaning. Referring to PM Modi, Meloni said, ‘Your visit is a big honor for us. This will add a new chapter in the relations between our countries.

Meloni started speaking Hindi in front of PM Modi

Georgia Meloni said, ‘There is a word popular in India, hard work, which describes the relationship between the two countries well. It means hard work. I know this word is used a lot in India. There is a very popular saying that hard work is the key to success. It simply means that only hard work opens the way to success. We are also used to taking our relationships forward in this way, where our hard work leads to great success in the end.

#WATCH | Rome: “Hard work is the key to success,” Italian PM Giorgia Meloni uses the Hindi proverb to describe PM Modi’s visit and India-Italy relations.

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India-Italy have come closer: Meloni

Italian PM Georgia Meloni said, ‘Today in Rome we are further strengthening our relations. Even to the level of a special strategic partnership, which is the highest level ever in relations between the two countries, so I think it is fair to say that Italy and India are now closer than ever. I have personally learned to appreciate the PM’s vision, his practical approach and his leadership. This is also evident from the fact that even after spending many years in the government, how popular he is among his citizens. I think our friendship has helped us a lot in working so fast.

Our aim is to increase mutual coordination: Meloni

He said, ‘Our aim is to increase mutual coordination between the two countries in many fields. We have discussed these in detail today and last night also. Advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, space economy, defense – these are the areas of cooperation on which we are working diligently. Important minerals, agro-industry, maritime transport, tourism and culture are very important opportunities. The important MoUs that are going to be signed today are a step in this direction, aimed at further strengthening our cooperation in various fields.

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