New Delhi [India], October 30: Italy's Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni on Monday asserted that both the nations have strong economic relations, common interest and are fighting against terrorism, after receiving an official reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"We have strong economic relations and it's a great opportunity to make it stronger. We have common interests in the global arena. The reform programme going on in India is the great opportunity for Italian businesses community. We have good investments from Indian companies in Italy," the Italian Prime Minister said while talking to the media.

Gentiloni added that both India and Italy are struggling against terrorism and we both are devoted to climate changes.

"We both are committed to climate change and we share our interest in tackling with problems relating to migration, economy and trade and global relation. We have common goals which are the democracy. So, I am very happy to visit India. I hope that this visit will be a great opportunity to relaunch this relation and also my personal relations with Prime Minister Modi," he added.

Prime Minister Gentiloni will meet up External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to exchange agreements and press statements.

In addition official meetings, Gentiloni will also talk with Indian and Italian Chief Executive Officers (CEO)s.