How Has India-Italy Friendship Recently Strengthened?

June 18, 2024

The friendship between India and Italy has gotten a lot better recently, thanks to high-level events like visits from the leaders of both countries. There was a very important event in Rome called the India Forum 2024, which announced the Indo-Mediterranean Initiative (IMI) as a way to strengthen these links even more.

The Indo-Mediterranean Initiative (IMI)

The IMI was launched at the India Forum 2024 and its goal is to support and promote the growing relationship between India and Italy. The plan, led by Senator Giulio Terzi di Sant’Agata, will focus on strategic economic and geopolitical partnerships, such as the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor (IMEC).

Significance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

The IMEC was first talked about at the G20 meeting in New Delhi in September 2023. It is meant to be a big economic project that connects India, the Middle East, and Europe. Senator Terzi talked about IMEC’s possibilities and said it was a transformative project that went beyond just building up infrastructure.

Strategic Discussions at India Forum 2024

The forum brought together important people and groups, such as past ambassadors and government officials from India and Italy. It was made clear that Italy plays a key role in the relationship, not just with India but also with other countries like the UAE. Amb. Francesco Taló talked about how Italy is actively involved in these complex international ties. Academic and geopolitical experts from top institutions and think tanks spoke at the event and added to the discussions about the effort in the U.S., Italy, and the wider world. The fact that Vincenzo de Luca, the Italian ambassador to India, and Sanjeev Sanyal, the head of India’s Economic Advisory Council, took part via video messages added to the importance of the effort.

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