Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 2 met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. During the joint press briefing, PM Modi said, “Today, we're announcing the establishment of a 'Start Up Bridge' between India and Italy. We welcome this. There is one more sector wherein both countries are beginning a new chapter, that is - defence cooperation.” “In the fight against terrorism and separatism, India and Italy are walking shoulder-to-shoulder. We have held a detailed discussion to further strengthen this cooperation,” said PM Modi.