New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- Jitendra Singh, who is also Minister of State for the Prime Minister's Office, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, is leading a large Indian delegation comprising senior government officials and representatives of leading scientific research institutions, academic centres and the innovation ecosystem.

The initial engagements in Rome included interactions and briefings with representatives of the scientific fraternity and officials of the Embassy of India. These discussions reaffirmed the traditional relationship between India and Italy and emphasised the importance of further strengthening bilateral scientific and technological cooperation.

The Minister's vis...