13th edition of India-Italy Military Cooperation Group Meeting held in Rome

The 13th edition of India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was held in Rome, Italy from 20th to 21st March 2025. The key agenda points of the MCG meeting included enhanced exchange programs, capability development efforts and strengthening collaboration between the Indian and Italian armed forces. The Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting serves as a key institutional mechanism to enhance defence cooperation between the Armed Forces of India and Italy.

13th edition of India-Italy Military Cooperation Group Meeting held in Rome

13th India-Italy Military Cooperation Group Meeting held in Rome

The 13th edition of India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was held in Rome, Italy from 20th to 21st March 2025.

The MCG serves as a key institutional mechanism to enhance defence cooperation between the armed forces of India and Italy, fostering stronger military-to-military engagements and strategic collaboration.

About India - Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting

India - Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) is a forum established to boost defence cooperation between the both countries through regular talks at the strategic and operational levels between Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff and the Joint Staff HQ of Italian Armed Forces.

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13th India-Italy MCG Meeting: Co-Chair By

The 13th India-Italy MCG meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff IDC (A) from Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), representing India, and the Deputy Head of the Strategic Direction and Military Cooperation Division of the Italian Defence General Staff, representing Italy.

13th India-Italy MCG Meeting: Discussions

The discussions of 13th India-Italy MCG meeting were focusing on identifying new avenues to expand the scope of bilateral military focused cooperation.

13th India-Italy MCG Meeting: Key agenda

Key agenda points of 13th India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting included enhanced exchange programs, capability development efforts and strengthening collaboration between the Indian and Italian armed forces. The meeting also reviewed ongoing defence engagements, assessing their progress and exploring ways to optimize future interactions.

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• Capital city: Rome
• Largest city: Rome
• Official languages: Italiana
• President: Sergio Mattarella
• Prime Minister: Giorgia Meloni
• Total Population 2024 estimate: 58,947,905 (25th)
• Currency: Euro (€)