By Shishir Prashant 
PrashantNews
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Rome where he met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni. “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,” Modi wrote on X as he shared his photographs with Meloni on the social media.
Modi also gifted a packet of Parle’s “Melodi” toffees to Giorgia, a video of which was shared by the Italian leader on X.
Meloni also acknowledged that the relations between India and Italy have grown and reached decisive level. “The relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive phase. In recent years, our ties have expanded with unprecedented momentum, evolving from a cordial friendship to a special strategic partnership founded on the values of freedom and democracy, as well as a shared vision of the future,” Meloni wrote on X.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at Modi saying he is “busy handing out candies in Italy” at a time when the country is facing severe economic crisis. “An economic storm is raging over our heads, and our Prime Minister is busy handing out candies in Italy! Farmers, youth, women, laborers, and small traders are all in tears – the PM is laughing and making reels, while the BJP folks are clapping along. This isn’t leadership, it’s a farce,” Gandhi said.
