Rome, May 20 -- India-Italy relations have entered a major new phase of strategic convergence during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Rome, with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani describing the engagement as a "defining moment" for bilateral ties, which are accelerated by cooperation on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

In an exclusive interaction with ANI, Tajani said PM Modi's visit marked the first bilateral trip by the Indian Prime Minister to Italy in years and opened "a new chapter" in the relationship, paving the way for stronger political, economic and strategic cooperation.

The transcript of the interview is as follows:

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