India's foreign ministry urges Congress to respect ties with Italy after remarks
The Ministry of External Affairs told the Congress party to show respect for India's relationship with Italy following comments by leader Sandeep Dikshit that mocked Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy.
A spokesperson for India's foreign ministry, Randhir Jaiswal, responded to remarks made by Congress figure Sandeep Dikshit, which ridiculed Prime Minister Modi's diplomatic approach. The ministry emphasized that India maintains deep and strong connections with Italy and seeks to deepen them further. It called for mutual respect in diplomatic discourse, urging the opposition to honor the bilateral relationship.
Why it matters
It shows how diplomatic language can become a flashpoint in domestic political battles.
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