'Strong ties with Italy, should be respectful': MEA on Cong leader's 'Meloni' remark

Congress mocked Pm Modi by mentioning Italy PM MeloniNEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday called out Congress to 'respect India's ties with Italy' over remarks made by Congress leader Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit, while mocking PM Modi's foreign policy."We have deep and strong ties with Italy, which we want to strengthen further. As part of diplomatic practice, it is important to be respectful to each other," said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.(This story will be updated)