Indian Minister Jitendra Singh Embarks on Three-Day Official Visit to Italy
Jitendra Singh leads an Indian delegation to Italy to enhance scientific collaboration and innovation between the two nations.
New Delhi, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Dr. Jitendra Singh, India’s Minister of State for Science and Technology, has embarked on a three-day official visit to Italy, starting November 11. His mission is to strengthen scientific ties between India and Europe, focusing on research, innovation, and emerging technologies.
Leading an Indian delegation, Singh will engage in high-level discussions with Italian ministers responsible for research, space, and aerospace policy. The aim is to bolster collaboration in cutting-edge science and technology sectors.
A highlight of the trip will be the “Second India-Italy Science and Innovation Dialogue 2026,” scheduled for November 12 in Rome. This event will bring together leading scientific institutions, researchers, technology incubators, and stakeholders from both countries to explore new avenues for cooperation.
The dialogue is expected to emphasize advancing research excellence, promoting strategic technologies, translating scientific research into innovation, and enhancing institutional partnerships. Participants will work towards creating a joint action agenda for future collaborations between India and Italy.
During his visit, Singh will hold bilateral discussions with Anna Maria Bernini, Italy’s Minister of Universities and Research, and Adolfo Urso, the Minister responsible for space and aerospace policy. These meetings will review existing collaborations and identify new opportunities in research, space technology, and other areas of mutual interest.
On November 13, Singh will travel to Trieste, where he plans to visit several prominent international research institutions, including the Elettra Synchrotron Facility, the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), and the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB). These visits aim to foster discussions on scientific collaboration, research infrastructure partnerships, and opportunities for researcher mobility.
In addition to official meetings, Singh will engage with members of the Indian community in Rome and participate in an event at the Indian Embassy on November 14, in recognition of World Diabetes Day.
