Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity with India regarding the recent Red Fort blast during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. Both leaders committed to strengthen bilateral cooperation against terrorism through the India-Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism, aimed at enhancing collaboration in global platforms like the FATF and GCTF. They reviewed progress in their strategic partnership across various sectors, including defense and security, and emphasized the importance of increasing business and technology partnerships. Meloni also underscored Italy’s support for a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement, reinforcing a shared commitment to democratic values and sustainable development.