1. Renewed Push on India-U.S. Trade Talks Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed on Wednesday that he would soon speak with U.S. President Donald Trump to advance trade negotiations between the two countries. In a message shared on X, Modi expressed optimism:
“I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership.”
Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump's sentiments and positive assessment of our ties.
This comes at a time when both economies are navigating sensitive tariff issues and seeking to expand bilateral cooperation in technology, defense, and energy.
2. Strategic Dialogue with Italy’s Giorgia Meloni In a separate engagement, Modi spoke by phone with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The two leaders reaffirmed the strength of the India-Italy strategic partnership, discussed pathways for peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and reviewed progress on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
They also expressed mutual support for greater connectivity under the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), a project expected to boost trade links and infrastructure cooperation.
Conclusion
September 10 marked a significant day of diplomacy for Prime Minister Modi, balancing trade talks with the U.S. and strategic dialogue with Italy. His engagements underscored India’s dual priorities: economic growth through trade and global stability through strategic partnerships.
