India and Italy Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Scientific Research and Innovation
India and Italy are enhancing their scientific collaboration to promote mutual understanding and sustainable development through a new agreement.
New Delhi, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : India and Italy are set to bolster their relationship through enhanced scientific collaboration. This initiative aims to promote mutual understanding and contribute to sustainable economic and social development. The announcement was made in an official statement released on Friday.
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology, and Anna Maria Bernini, Italy’s Minister for Universities and Research, expressed their commitment to maintaining close dialogue for the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Their goal is to foster practical cooperation between the scientific and innovation ecosystems of both nations, providing solid and long-term benefits.
The ministers highlighted the longstanding and fruitful scientific and technological ties between Italy and India. These relations are rooted in an agreement signed on November 28, 2003, in New Delhi, which focused on cooperation in science and technology.
They welcomed the MoU signed on April 11, 2025, in New Delhi, which aims to enhance collaboration in scientific research. Both leaders also appreciated ongoing efforts to transform this framework into tangible joint initiatives.
In particular, they acknowledged the role of the Italy-India Joint Committee, responsible for implementing and advancing collaborative activities under the MoU. This committee operates in accordance with the bilateral agreement established in 2003.
The ministers emphasized the committee’s ongoing efforts to initiate a joint call for research proposals in 2027. This initiative aims to promote collaborative research between Indian and Italian partners, integrate complementary scientific expertise, and support long-term institutional partnerships.
Both parties also welcomed a special session held under this dialogue, where representatives from the research and innovation sectors of both countries exchanged ideas on shared scientific and technological priorities and discussed new opportunities for collaboration.
