A recent article, appeared on http://italian.irib.ir/notizie/mondo/item/115519-stati-uniti-panetta-dichiara-guerra-al-mali,-in-africa-la-prossima-tappa-della-lotta-al-terrorismo
reported of alleged experts declaring that in the North of the country there are rich golden mines that are the main reason for “western powers” to wage a war in the country.

Bilateral political relations between India and Italy are warm and friendly. There is a growing realization in Italy of the importance of India especially as an economic partner.