PM Modi meets Giorgia Meloni, holds bilateral talks in Brazil

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held bilateral talks with his Italian counterpart, Georgia Meloni on the sidelines of G20 summit.

The talks were held to strengthen defence, trade, security and technology ties between the two nations. PM Modi said, "India-Italy friendship can greatly contribute to a better planet."

"Glad to have met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the Rio de Janeiro G20 Summit. Our talks centred around deepening ties in defence, security, trade, and technology. We also discussed ways to boost cooperation in culture, education, and other such areas. India-Italy friendship can greatly contribute to a better planet," PM Modi said in a post on social media.

PM Modi also held talks with leaders of other countries like Indonesia and Portugal on the sidelines of the event. Additionally, PM Modi met with Spanish President Pedro Sanchez on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.