2 min readUpdated: May 20, 2026 10:02 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Italian counterpart, Georgia Meloni, shortly after he landed in Rome on Tuesday. After dinner together, they visited the iconic Colosseum, where they engaged in deep conversation on varied subjects.
“Upon landing in Rome, had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Meloni over dinner followed by a visit to the iconic Colosseum. We exchanged perspectives on a wide range of subjects. Looking forward to our talks today, where we will continue the conversation on how to boost the India-Italy friendship,” Modi said on X.
Upon landing in Rome, had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Meloni over dinner followed by a visit to the iconic Colosseum. We exchanged perspectives on a wide range of subjects. Looking forward to our talks today, where we will continue the conversation on how to boost the… pic.twitter.com/df0bDYKCdU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2026
PM Modi and Italian PM Georgia Meloni having a cionversation at the Colosseum. (Photo: Narendra Modi/X)
As Modi arrived in Rome in the last leg of his five-nation tour, Meloni greeted her and wrote: “Welcome to Rome, my friend!.”
The Indian diaspora in Italy welcomed Modi, who then interacted with the Indian community and enjoyed cultural performances at his hotel.
PM Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart. (Photo: Narendra Modi/X)
The Indian prime minister also signed an autograph for a child who gifted him a portrait.
