Bharatiya Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart, Georgia Meloni, engaged in a significant telephone conversation on Thursday to explore avenues for advancing the outcomes of Bharat’s G20 presidency, particularly those beneficial to the Global South, at the upcoming G7 Summit hosted by Italy.
The discussion, as conveyed by the external affairs ministry, underscored both leaders’ commitment to deepening the strategic partnership between Bharat and Italy. They exchanged greetings, with Prime Minister Modi extending his well-wishes to Italy on its Liberation Day.
In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Meloni for extending an invitation to the G7 Summit scheduled for June.
The leaders conversed about leveraging the G7 platform to carry forward the achievements and initiatives established during India’s G20 presidency, with a particular focus on supporting the interests of developing nations.
Spoke with PM @GiorgiaMeloni and extended greetings as Italy celebrates its Liberation day today. Thanked her for the invite to the G7 Summit in June. Discussed taking forward #G20India outcomes at the G7. Reaffirmed commitment to deepening our Strategic Partnership.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 25, 2024
Prime Minister Modi acknowledged the significance of the outreach sessions at the G7 Summit, to be held in the city of Fasano from June 13 to 15, and conveyed his appreciation for the invitation.
According to the official readout, Prime Ministers Modi and Meloni deliberated on various regional and global developments of mutual interest, indicating a shared commitment to addressing pertinent issues affecting their respective nations and the broader international community.
The exchange highlights a concerted effort by Bharat and Italy to strengthen global partnerships and advocate for the interests of developing nations on prominent international platforms.
As preparations for the G7 Summit continue, both leaders aim to ensure that the outcomes reflect a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration in addressing global challenges.
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