That is his first overseas journey after changing into prime minister for the third time period earlier this month.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held bilateral talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G7 Summit right here.

PM Modi arrived in Italy early Friday on the invitation of Prime Minister Meloni to take part within the G7 Outreach summit. That is his first overseas journey after changing into prime minister for the third time period earlier this month.

“Prime Minister Meloni’s two visits to India final 12 months had been instrumental in infusing momentum and depth in our bilateral agenda,” PM Modi mentioned in Delhi forward of his departure on Thursday.

“We stay dedicated to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, and bolster cooperation within the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean areas,” he mentioned.

The G7 includes the US, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Canada and Japan. Italy is holding the present presidency of the G7 (Group of Seven) and is internet hosting the summit in that capability.

The bloc expanded into G8 between 1997 and 2013, with the inclusion of Russia. Nevertheless, Russia’s participation was suspended in 2014 following its annexation of Crimea.

In keeping with its custom, representatives of plenty of nations and worldwide organisations are invited to the summit by the host nation that holds the chair.

Apart from India, Italy has invited leaders from 11 growing nations in Africa, South America and the Indo-Pacific area to attend the summit. 

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