Strengthening Scientific Ties: India and Italy's Commitment to Collaboration
India and Italy Reinforce Scientific Collaboration
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New Delhi, Nov 13: India and Italy have reiterated that their scientific collaboration plays a vital role in enhancing bilateral relations, fostering mutual understanding, and supporting sustainable economic and social growth, according to an official announcement made on Friday.
Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, along with Anna Maria Bernini, the Italian Minister of University and Research, expressed their commitment to maintaining an ongoing dialogue regarding the implementation of their Memorandum of Understanding. They aim to encourage practical cooperation between their scientific and innovation sectors, ensuring that both nations reap significant and lasting benefits.
During the second edition of the Italy-India Science and Innovation Dialogue in Rome, both leaders emphasized their dedication to enhancing bilateral collaboration in scientific research and innovation.
They reflected on the long-standing and productive scientific and technological partnership between Italy and India, which is supported by the Agreement on cooperation in Science and Technology signed in New Delhi on November 28, 2003.
The ministers also acknowledged the Memorandum of Understanding for scientific research cooperation, which was signed in New Delhi on April 11, 2025.
They expressed enthusiasm for the ongoing efforts to translate this shared framework into actionable joint initiatives.
Specifically, they recognized the contributions of the Italy-India Joint Committee, which is tasked with implementing cooperation activities as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding, in line with the 2003 bilateral Agreement.
The Committee's work towards launching a joint call for research proposals in 2027 was highlighted, aimed at fostering collaborative research between Italian and Indian entities, leveraging complementary scientific expertise, and establishing enduring institutional partnerships.
Both parties appreciated the dedicated session held during the Dialogue, which gathered representatives from the research and innovation sectors of both countries to discuss shared scientific and technological priorities and identify new avenues for collaboration.