PM Modi Congratulates Giorgia Meloni as She Becomes Italy’s Longest-Serving Post-War Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after she became Italy’s longest-serving post-war Prime Minister, marking a significant milestone in her political career.
Meloni’s government has completed 1,413 consecutive days in office, surpassing the previous record associated with former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Modi described Meloni as a friend and congratulated her on the achievement.
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Prime Minister Modi publicly congratulated Giorgia Meloni on the milestone and highlighted the close relationship between India and Italy.
The development comes as India and Italy continue to strengthen cooperation across several areas, including trade, investment, technology, defence and diplomatic engagement.
A Major Milestone in Italian Politics
Giorgia Meloni became Italy’s Prime Minister in October 2022. Her ability to remain in office for more than 1,400 consecutive days represents a notable period of political stability in a country that has historically experienced frequent changes of government.
Her government has continued to pursue its political agenda while navigating domestic challenges and Italy’s role within the European Union.
India-Italy Relations in Focus
The political relationship between India and Italy has expanded in recent years.
Prime Minister Modi and Meloni have maintained regular diplomatic engagement, with both countries seeking to deepen economic and strategic cooperation.
The two nations have increasingly focused on areas such as technology, manufacturing, defence cooperation, trade and investment.
Why the Development Matters for India
