The Times of India

From strategic partnership upgrade to defence roadmap: Key outcomes of PM ModiMeloni meeting in Rome

India and Italy have elevated their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, fostering deeper cooperation in defence, technology, and trade. A defence roadmap for co-development and co-production of military platforms was agreed upon, alongside an ambitious 20 billion trade target by 2029. Discussions also covered global security, including West Asia and Ukraine, and maritime cooperation.