India, May 22 -- By strengthening ties with Italy, India is securing economic opportunities, strategic connectivity and diplomatic leverage to shape its global standing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation tour finally took him to Italy, which marks far more than another diplomatic engagement. The visit is a concerted effort to deepen economic, technological, and geopolitical partnerships with Western Europe, of which Italy is a key constituent. PM Modi's talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni would immensely benefit India in terms of trade, connectivity, defence cooperation, and India's strategic positioning.

The decision to elevate India-Italy relations into a "special strategic partnership" is not only a big step towa...