India, May 20 -- India and Italy are "closer than ever," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, during his joint press conference with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni. Speaking in Rome, the prime ministers stated that India and Italy will be cooperating across a range of fields, including defence and innovation, as they strengthen their strategic partnership.

"India-Italy joint strategic action plan 2025-2029 gives our ties a practical and futuristic framework," said Modi during the press conference, shortly after PM Meloni announced that both nations are elevating ties to form a "special strategic partnership".

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