# MEA urges respect after Congress leader’s Meloni remark

2026-08-14T16:43:44+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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India’s Ministry of External Affairs said ties with Italy are strong and should be handled respectfully, The Times of India reports. The statement came in response to a remark by a Congress leader about Meloni. The source does not provide the Congress leader’s name or the exact wording of the remark. The MEA’s response places the issue in the context of India’s bilateral relationship with Italy.

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- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/we-have-strong-ties-with-italy-should-be-respectful-mea-on-congress-leaders-meloni-remark/articleshow/133242913.cms>

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