New Delhi, June 2 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday extended greetings to Italy on the occassion of its National Day, expressing confidence in the continued growth of bilateral ties between the two countries.

In a post on X, Jaishankar conveyed his wishes to Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, the Italian government and its people.

The post said, "Warm greetings to DPM & FM Antonio Tajani, the Government and people of Italy on their National Day. Confident that our Special Strategic Partnership will continue to grow from strength to strength."

Earlier on May 20, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy led to m...