New Delhi, May 20 -- Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, on Wednesday said that several MoUs were signed during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Italy, as the visit was at a critical juncture between both nations' relationships.

George, while addressing the press in the Special Briefing on the visit of Prime Minister to Italy, said that PM Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni interacted with select Indian and Italian industry leaders representing myriad of sectors.

"In a demonstration of deep trust and strength that prevails in our bilateral partnership, the two leaders decided to elevate the India-Italy Strategic Partnership to the level of a Special Strategic Partnership. A number o...