NEW DELHI (BNS): The 13th edition of India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was successfully conducted from 20-21 March 2025 in Rome, Italy.

The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff IDC (A) from Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), representing India, and the Deputy Head of the Strategic Direction and Military Cooperation Division of the Italian Defence General Staff, representing Italy, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) issued here.

The discussions were focusing on identifying new avenues to expand the scope of bilateral military cooperation. Key agenda points included enhanced exchange programmes, capability development efforts and strengthening collaboration between the Indian and Italian armed forces.

The meeting also reviewed ongoing defence engagements, assessing their progress and exploring ways to optimise future interactions.

“The MCG serves as a key institutional mechanism to enhance defence cooperation between the armed forces of both nations, fostering stronger military-to-military engagements and strategic collaboration,” the statement read.