New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi He met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni over dinner shortly after arriving in Rome on Tuesday for the final leg of his five-nation tour, before the two leaders took a late evening stroll through the iconic Colosseum.Sharing photos from the evening on Instagram, PM Modi wrote, “Upon landing in Rome, had the opportunity to meet PM Meloni over dinner followed by a tour of the iconic Colosseum.”“We exchanged views on a wide range of topics. Looking forward to our talks today, where we will continue the conversation on how to promote India-Italy friendship,” he said.The two leaders were also seen sharing a ride through Rome, offering a glimpse of informal “car diplomacy”.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also warmly welcomed PM Modi on social media, sharing a photo with him on Instagram and writing, “Welcome to Rome, my friend!”In a photo shared by PM Modi, the two leaders are standing together inside the Colosseum at night. Against the dimly lit backdrop of an ancient Roman amphitheater, the two leaders were seen engaged in a long conversation overlooking the historical monument.

In the video circulating online, PM Modi is shown wearing a dark navy blue bandhgala suit with white churidar trousers and black shoes, while Meloni is wearing a light pink embroidered top with white trousers.In another candid moment PM Modi and Meloni are seen leaning against a railing overlooking the Rome skyline during sunset, and appear to be in deep discussion. Meloni is also seen adjusting her hair while listening attentively, while PM Modi points towards the city below.

The Prime Minister also shared the works of Italian painter Giampaolo Tomasetti, particularly his paintings inspired by Varanasi and Indian spiritual traditions. Tomasetti’s association with Indian culture goes back more than four decades.Earlier, on reaching Rome, PM Modi was warmly welcomed by the Indian community. The Indian diaspora gathered outside the Prime Minister’s hotel with Indian flags, cultural displays and chants to welcome him during the last leg of his diplomatic tour.PM Modi in Italy: Meloni meeting, IMEC, trade, FAO – what’s on his agenda?The Prime Minister interacted with community members, greeted children and even signed an autograph for a young fan who presented him with a portrait. “I am extremely grateful to the Indian community in Italy for the warm welcome extended to me in Rome yesterday evening,” PM Modi said in another post on Twitter.He said, “Their deep affection for India and commitment towards strengthening India-Italy relations is truly commendable. The Indian diaspora is making our country proud across the world.”PM Modi’s visit to Italy comes at a time when bilateral relations between the two countries are witnessing new momentum under the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, which focuses on enhancing cooperation in sectors including trade, defence, technology, clean energy and connectivity.The Rome visit is the last stop of PM Modi’s five-nation diplomatic tour. Before reaching Italy, the Prime Minister visited Norway, Sweden, Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates.Also read: PM Modi’s Italy visit live updates