PM Narendra Modi held talks with Italian PM Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday .  Both leaders  Reviewed bilateral relations & agreed to work together on expanding the partnership between two nations in trade & investment, defence & security, S&T, renewable energy, counter-terrorism, regional & global issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart addressed at valedictory session of  India-Italy Technology Summit held in the national capital New Delhi.

In his address Italian PM Giuseppe Conte said, “Before Tech summit, I had a fruitful meeting with PM Modi where we reviewed all the areas of our bilateral partnership. Regarding our economic partnership, we've explored possible Italian contribution to 'Make In India'”.

On the other hand PM Modi in his address said that India has made technology a medium of social justice, empowerment, inclusion, competent government machinery and transparency. He added that Effective Government Service of Last Mile Delivery is being ensured through technology.

PM Modi asserted that Digital payments are increasing at a speed of 250 crore transactions per month.

Worth mention here in the past 4 years in India, the price of 1 GB data has reduced by more than 90 per cent.

India is now moving forward to take the IT Software Power's identity to the next level.

PM Modi “We are insisting on developing Technological Temperament from Scientific Temper in India.”A network of such youth is being prepared across the country through the Atal Innovation Mission, PM Modi lauded at summit.

PM Modi also said that many facilities are available online from Birth Certificate to old age pension certificate. He added that More than 300 centers and state government services have been brought on a platform through Umang App and more than 3 lakh Common Service Centers across the country are providing online services in villages.