External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated the new Chancery of the Indian Embassy in Rome on November 26. He highlighted the historical ties between India and Italy and emphasized their shared maritime interests and evolving partnership.

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• New Indian Embassy Chancery inaugurated in Rome by EAM S. Jaishankar.
• Aims to improve services for the Indian community in Italy.
• Highlights India and Italy’s deep historical ties and maritime connections.
• Italy was historically a key trade partner and gateway for Indian goods.
• Shared focus on maritime security and freedom of navigation.
• Discussed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), calling it transformative.
• Acknowledged Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s Indo-Mediterranean approach.
• Frequent high-level meetings signify growing India-Italy partnership.
• Jaishankar to attend G7 Outreach session and MED Mediterranean Dialogue.
• Visit underscores India’s strategic engagement with Europe and the Mediterranean region.