MUMBAI, 7 June 2025: India and Italy have agreed to enhance collaboration in agriculture and food processing, announced the Commerce Ministry following Union Minister Piyush Goyal's two-day visit to Italy, concluding June 5, 2025.
Minister Goyal co-chaired the 22nd session of the India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) in Brescia with Italy’s Deputy PM Antonio Tajani. Discussions focused on strengthening the strategic economic partnership and aligning with the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025–29.
Key areas of prioritized cooperation include Industry 4.0, aerospace, energy transition, and sustainable mobility. Joint initiatives in skill development, digital innovation, and connectivity projects like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) were also emphasized.
The JCEC resulted in agreements to establish Joint Working Groups for the automotive and space sectors. Opportunities for collaboration were identified in sustainable agri-value chains, agricultural machinery, food packaging, renewable energy, green hydrogen, and biofuels. Both nations expressed commitment to facilitating the movement of skilled professionals.
A high-level Growth Forum, held alongside the JCEC, brought together CEOs and business leaders to explore new business and industrial partnerships. A strong Indian business delegation of nearly 90 companies accompanied Minister Goyal, engaging with Italian industries.
Minister Goyal also held bilateral meetings with top Italian corporate leaders, encouraging their expansion in India. On World Environment Day, he and Deputy PM Tajani visited the waste-to-energy company A2A, highlighting potential clean energy collaboration. They also participated in a tree-planting ceremony under the “Ek Ped Maa ke Naam” campaign at the Santa Giulia UNESCO site.
The visit is seen as a significant step in deepening commercial and economic ties between India and Italy and showcasing India's growth potential.
