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Why Italy matters to India
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Context
Italy and India are enhancing their collaboration in the Indo-Mediterranean Sea, focusing on mutual interests in trade, security, and cultural exchange amid global challenges.
Strategic Importance of the Indo-Mediterranean
- Vital Trade Route: The Indo-Mediterranean region is crucial for global trade, particularly for Italy, which ranks as the sixth-largest exporter globally.
- Digital Connectivity Initiatives: The upcoming Blue-Raman submarine data cables will connect Genoa with Mumbai, enhancing digital infrastructure between the two nations.
- Security Challenges: Joint efforts are essential to address piracy in the Red Sea, regional conflicts, and the impacts of Russia’s actions in Ukraine on agricultural and oil trade.
Enhanced Naval Cooperation
- Increased Naval Presence: Italy has boosted its naval engagement in India, participating in initiatives like the Information Fusion Centre of the Indian Ocean Region and deploying the patrol ship ITS Francesco Morosini.
- Training and Humanitarian Missions: The Italian Carrier Strike Group, including the aircraft carrier ITS Cavour, is conducting joint exercises and hosting humanitarian initiatives such as 'Operation Smile' for facial surgeries.
- Cultural Exchange Plans: Plans are underway to establish an ‘Italy village’ in India to promote cultural, fashion, and culinary events, strengthening people-to-people ties.
Defence and Development Collaboration
- Strengthening Defence Ties: A recent defence agreement signed in October 2023 lays the foundation for expanded cooperation in research, maritime awareness, and military education.
- Joint Ventures in Defence Production: Italian firms like Leonardo and Fincantieri are engaging in co-production and joint development initiatives aligned with India’s 'Make in India' strategy.
- Support for African Development: Italy and India are collaborating on the Mattei Plan to invest €5.5 billion in sustainable projects in Africa, reflecting their commitment to development in the Indo-Mediterranean region.
Practice Question
Q. Analyze the significance of Italy-India relations in the context of current geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Mediterranean region. What steps can be taken to enhance this bilateral partnership?
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