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PM Narendra Modi’s Italy visit and the ‘Melodi’ Moments

ANI | Last updated on - May 20, 2026, 13:28 IST
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PM Modi lands in Rome for key Italy visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters and officials

upon his arrival in Rome, Italy, on Tuesday. The visit marks the final leg of his five-nation diplomatic tour, during which he is scheduled to hold key bilateral engagements and attend high-level meetings. (ANI)

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Ceremonial welcome after arriving in Rome, Italy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome

upon his arrival in Rome, Italy, on Tuesday. The visit is part of his five-nation diplomatic tour and includes key engagements with world leaders, with discussions expected to focus on expanding cooperation in trade, technology, defence and global challenges. (ANI)

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PM Modi welcomed by India’s envoy to Italy in Rome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcomed by India’s ambassador to Italy, Vani Sarraju Rao, upon his arrival in Rome on Tuesday. The Prime Minister’s visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and deepening cooperation between India and Italy across key sectors. (ANI)

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'Indian diaspora continues to make our nation proud': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a warm and enthusiastic welcome from members of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Rome, Italy, on Tuesday. Waving Indian flags and greeting the Prime Minister with applause and traditional gestures, the community

gathered in large numbers to mark the beginning of his Italy visit. (ANI)

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Classical rhythms Mark PM Modi’s Italy Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauds a ‘Trigalbandi’ performance by Italian artistes in Rome featuring Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam and Kathak. Cultural performances marked the occasion, reflecting the Indian community’s strong bond with their homeland. (PTI)

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Italian Artist brings the spirit of Kashi to Rome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Italian painter Giampaolo Tomassetti in Rome as the artist presents his artwork inspired by Varanasi. Tomassetti has remained closely associated with Indian culture and Vedic themes for over four decades. (PTI)

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Meloni Welcomes PM Modi to Rome with warm social media post

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Rome with a warm social media post, sharing a picture of the two leaders together and captioning it, “Welcome to Rome, my friend.” (Image source: @GiorgiaMeloni)

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PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni visit Rome’s historic Colosseum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Rome’s iconic Colosseum during the PM’s Italy visit on Tuesday night. The leaders were seen exploring the historic landmark amid growing bilateral ties. (Image Source : Narendra Modi)

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PM Modi, Meloni capture candid Colosseum selfie in Rome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pose for a selfie at Rome’s iconic Colosseum during Modi’s Italy visit. The candid moment reflected the personal warmth and growing camaraderie between the two leaders amid high-level bilateral engagements and discussions aimed at strengthening India-Italy ties. (PTI)

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PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni share candid moment during Rome visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni share a candid moment during a "car diplomacy" moment in Rome amid the Prime Minister’s Italy visit. The interaction reflected the friendly rapport between the two leaders as India and Italy continue to deepen cooperation across key strategic and economic sectors. (Image source: Narendra Modi)

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PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni hold talks over Rome skyline

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni against the backdrop of Rome’s sweeping skyline during his Italy visit. (Image source: Narendra Modi)

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PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni hold dinner meeting in Rome

Shortly after arriving in Rome, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a dinner hosted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, where the two leaders exchanged views on key global and regional issues. The meeting reflected the deepening India-Italy partnership and ongoing cooperation across strategic, economic and diplomatic fronts. (PTI)

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