Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday welcomed her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi as he arrived in Rome, the final stop on his five-nation tour. Posting a photo with Modi on X, Meloni wrote, "Welcome to Rome, my friend!" She also shared an earlier image of the two leaders together at the Colosseum.
Welcome to Rome, my friend! 🇮🇹🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/mUjFL4HIqY
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) May 19, 2026
Earlier in the day, Modi received a warm reception from the Indian diaspora upon landing in Rome. He interacted with members of the community at his hotel and watched cultural performances. The Prime Minister also signed an autograph for a child who presented him with a portrait. PM Modi also viewed a painting depicting the ghats of Varanasi, created by an Italian artist inspired by Indian culture.
Along with Meloni, Modi will also meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella, and discuss with them ways to boost India-Italy cooperation.
Modi arrived in Rome from Norway. He was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani. This is the final leg of his five-nation tour. "Landed in Rome, Italy. I will be meeting President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and holding discussions with them," Modi posted on X.
Landed in Rome, Italy. I will be meeting President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and holding discussions with them. This visit will focus on how to boost India-Italy cooperation, especially focusing on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).… pic.twitter.com/vJ42n7OZ6K
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2026
PM Modi had previously visited Italy in June 2024 to attend the G7 Summit. Before arriving in Rome, the prime minister was in Oslo, Norway, where he participated in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit.
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