Italian President Sergio Mattarella marked India’s Republic Day with a message of goodwill to President Droupadi Murmu, spotlighting the swift progress in bilateral relations set to deepen further.
Shared commitments to democracy, rule of law, a rules-based world order, Indo-Mediterranean security, and global issue management underpin the partnership.
“Heartfelt wishes on Republic Day for India’s bright future. Our ties are progressing swiftly and will grow stronger,” he stated in the letter.
Implementation of the Joint Strategic Action Plan is fueling new collaborations in economics, science, and civil society interactions. High-level diplomacy is accelerating gains across sectors.
Mattarella is confident of tighter India-Italy coordination bilaterally and via India-EU channels, boosted by upcoming trade deals.
Delhi and Rome’s alignment on peace, stability, and multilateral approaches bodes well for future endeavors.
The overture aligns with recent developments, including Italian Deputy PM Tajani’s Delhi visit where PM Modi praised evolving ties, and the 2023 strategic upgrade during Meloni’s trip. The new 2025-2029 plan outlines ambitious goals.
Mattarella’s closing salutations reinforce the spirit of camaraderie, heralding a promising era for the two democracies.