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Gandhinagar, October 30 (IANS) Italian Ambassador to India Antonio Bartoli paid a courtesy call on Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Thursday.
The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in key sectors such as manufacturing, sports industry, food processing, waste to energy, space, science and technology, connectivity and smart mobility.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel welcomed Ambassador Bartoli on his maiden visit to Gujarat and highlighted the state’s role as a policy-driven manufacturing hub contributing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Vikas Bharat @2047’ (Developed India @2047).
He said that Gujarat has prepared its roadmap for ‘Develop Gujarat @2047’ with the guiding philosophy of ‘Live Well – Earn Well’, which aims to achieve new milestones in social, economic and industrial development.
Ambassador Bartoli said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India-Italy bilateral relations have reached new heights.
He reminded that during the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Italy, both countries had agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, science and technology, space, clean energy, innovation and sustainable mobility.
He said India and Italy have prepared a 10-point joint strategic action plan to strengthen cooperation in key priority areas.
During the meeting, both sides explored avenues for Italy-Gujarat partnership in mutually aligned areas such as manufacturing, clean technology, innovation, mobility, education and cultural exchange.
Ambassador Bartoli also invited a high-level delegation from Gujarat to visit Italy to further enhance bilateral engagement and explore opportunities for joint initiatives.
Chief Minister Patel reaffirmed Gujarat’s commitment to pursue the shared goals of sustainable development, innovation and global cooperation.
India and Italy have long-standing relations based on strong cultural ties, economic cooperation and shared democratic values.
In recent years, the partnership has gained new momentum under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian leaders, expanding beyond traditional trade into strategic areas such as defence, clean energy, space, science and technology, innovation and sustainable mobility.
The two countries have signed a 10-point joint strategic action plan to deepen cooperation in key areas, reflecting mutual commitment to advancing global peace, green development and technological innovation.
–IANS
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