Italy-India: Undersecretary Tripodi's mission strengthens strategic partnership and trade relations through meetings with leaders politicians and entrepreneurs

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi continues her mission in India to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Meetings with political authorities and entrepreneurs to promote investments and cooperation in key sectors

Il Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, continues her mission in India focused on growth diplomacy. Yesterday morning, Monday 17 February met with representatives of the Country System: intervening at the The Board of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in India has examined future investment and business collaboration opportunities with the companies.

With Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Tripodi has deepened the bilateral partnership and political dialogue. "India is a country of absolute importance for Italy, with which we intend to further strengthen our Strategic Partnership, realizing the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, which has among its priority sectors: energy transition, connectivity, advanced manufacturing, defense, mobility and migration. All areas in which we have recognized skills to share with Indian partners" stated the Undersecretary.

In the next one Interview with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, particular attention was paid to the areas of strategic complementarity between the two countries. "The numbers certify the solidity of our relationships” commented Tripodi, recalling how, Despite strong uncertainties in global markets, bilateral trade exceeded 14 billion euros. "This is a significant figure, destined to grow once the final knots of the negotiations on the EU-India Free Trade Agreement are untied." continued the Undersecretary, ensuring full support from the Italian Government. During the interview Tripodi also said highlighted Italy's attention to the Indo-Pacific and its main regional platforms, such as the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and the Indian Ocean Riparian Association (IORA).