Rome: An Indian delegation led by Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh has begun a five-day official visit to Italy to strengthen bilateral cooperation in science, technology and innovation.
The visit, scheduled from November 11 to 15, aims to advance the Special Strategic Partnership agreed upon during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy in May 2026.
As part of the India-Italy Science and Technology Dialogue 2026, Singh is scheduled to meet Italian Minister of University and Research Anna Maria Bernini on November 12.
The delegation will also visit leading research institutions in Trieste, including the Elettra Synchrotron Facility, ICTP and ICGEB, to explore opportunities for scientific collaboration.
The programme includes a World Diabetes Day event at the Indian Embassy in Rome on November 14, followed by an interaction with the Indian community in Italy.
