The Consul General of Italy in Mumbai, Walter Ferrara, had the honour of welcoming Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto, Chief of the Italian Navy, to Mumbai during his visit to India on 21-22 October 2026.<\/p>\n
The visit provided an important opportunity to reaffirm the strong and longstanding friendship and cooperation between Italy and India, particularly in the fields of defence, maritime security and industrial collaboration.<\/p>\n
The programme in Mumbai included a visit on board the Italian Navy offshore patrol vessel ITS Giovanni delle Bande Nere, offering an opportunity to showcase the Italian Navy\u2019s operational and technological capabilities and to foster closer engagement with Indian counterparts. The port call also marked the sixth visit by an Italian naval vessel to India over a three-year period, highlighting the growing naval presence and strengthening maritime ties between the two countries.<\/p>\n
A key highlight of the visit was the Industry Day held on board the vessel, bringing together representatives of prominent Italian and Indian companies and stakeholders from the naval, maritime and defence sectors. The initiative provided a valuable platform to explore new opportunities for industrial cooperation, encourage the exchange of expertise and promote strategic partnerships, innovation and potential joint projects.<\/p>\n
Admiral Berutti Bergotto\u2019s visit to Mumbai forms part of the broader efforts to strengthen the Special Strategic Partnership between Italy and India, reaffirming the central role of defence and maritime security cooperation in bilateral relations.<\/p>\n
Through institutional initiatives, exchanges between their respective Armed Forces and engagement with the industrial sector, Italy and India continue to deepen a partnership based on mutual trust, shared interests and a common vision of stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n
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