PM Modi draws parallel between Rome and Kashi, calls them 'eternal cities'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during joint press statement alongside Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, drew a cultural parallel between Rome and Kashi. "Rome is known as the 'Eternal City' in the world. My Lok Sabha constituency in India, Kashi, is also considered 'Anaadi (eternal)'," said PM Modi. India-Italy ties have also been upgraded to a Special Strategic Partnership.