Union minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on three-day Italy visit to enhance scientific cooperation

According to a PIB Delhi report, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh has left for a three-day official visit to Italy with the objective of further strengthening India's scientific partnership with Europe and advancing international cooperation in science, technology, and innovation. During this visit, he is leading the Indian delegation.

This three-day tour includes high-level bilateral meetings, the second India-Italy Science and Innovation Dialogue 2026 to be held in Rome, and visits to leading scientific institutions in Trieste. All these events will provide a major platform to deepen mutual cooperation in research, strategic technology, and innovation.

This dialogue meeting to be held in Rome will bring together leading scientific institutions, researchers, innovation-related stakeholders, and technology incubators of both countries. The main objective of this dialogue is to focus on research excellence and strategic technology, translate research into innovation, strengthen institutional partnerships, and develop a joint agenda for future collaboration.

As part of the visit, Dr. Jitendra Singh will hold bilateral meetings with Italy's Minister of University and Research Anna Maria Bernini and Minister in charge of Space and Aerospace Policy Adolfo Urso. These meetings will provide an opportunity to take cooperation between India and Italy further in science and technology, research, and strategic areas of mutual interest.

During the program in Trieste on upcoming 13 November, the minister will visit the Elettra Sincrotrone facility, the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, and the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. These visits will prove important for exploring the possibilities of scientific cooperation, developing research infrastructure partnerships, and creating mobility opportunities for researchers.

Furthermore, in the final phase of the visit, on 14 November, he will interact with the Indian diaspora living in Rome and participate in a special program marking World Diabetes Day celebrations at the Indian Embassy. These various events make the minister's visit more comprehensive and impactful.

India shares traditional ties with Italy and there is cooperation between the two countries at various levels. Dr. Jitendra Singh's visit is expected to further expand the scope of mutual cooperation in brand new and frontier areas as well. This tour demonstrates India's commitment to expanding international scientific partnership.

India and Italy have long-standing positive relations in the field of science, which will scale new heights through this dialogue.