India in Milan

Spoke with my brother, H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, and conveyed warm Eid greetings to him and the people of Qatar. Reiterated that we stand in solidarity with Qatar and strongly condemn the attacks on the region’s energy infrastructure. Expressed gratitude for the care and support provided to the Indian community and hoped for peace and stability to prevail in the region. We stand for safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. @TamimBinHamad

👉 The Indian Association of Northern Italy, under the patronage of the Consulate General of India, organized a Holi festival celebration in Milan on 15 November 2026. Consul General Mr. Lavanya Kumar attended the event as the Chief Guest. 👉 Officials from the local municipality, Indian students, community members, and several Italian participants enthusiastically took part in the festival of colors. In addition to the vibrant celebrations, songs from Indian films and modern dance performances captivated the jubilant audience. #holi #festivalofcolors

Conveyed advance Eid wishes to my brother, His Majesty King Abdullah II, the King of Jordan, over phone. We expressed concern at the evolving situation in West Asia and highlighted the need for dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace, security and stability in the region. Attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia are condemnable and can lead to avoidable escalation. India and Jordan stand in support of unhindered transit of goods and energy. Deeply appreciated Jordan’s efforts in facilitating the safe return of Indians stranded in the region. @KingAbdullahII

"Ho parlato con Sua Altezza lo Sceicco Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Principe Ereditario del Kuwait, e gli ho trasmesso i miei auguri per l'imminente festa di Eid. Ci siamo scambiati opinioni sull'evoluzione della situazione in Medio Oriente e abbiamo condiviso le preoccupazioni per i recenti sviluppi. Ho ribadito la condanna dell'India per gli attacchi alla sovranità e all'integrità territoriale del Kuwait. Garantire la navigazione sicura e libera attraverso lo Stretto di Hormuz rimane la nostra massima priorità. Abbiamo concordato che un impegno diplomatico costante rimane essenziale per la pace e la stabilità regionale. L'ho ringraziato per il continuo sostegno alla sicurezza e al benessere della comunità indiana in Kuwait."

Spoke with my dear friend, President Emmanuel Macron, on the situation in West Asia and the urgent need for de-escalation, as well as a return to dialogue and diplomacy. We look forward to continuing our close coordination to advance peace and stability in the region and beyond. @EmmanuelMacron

Spoke with my friend, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia, and conveyed warm greetings to him and the people of Malaysia on the occasion of the upcoming festival of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. We also discussed the deeply concerning situation in West Asia and reaffirmed our shared commitment to de-escalation and the early restoration of peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy. @anwaribrahim

Had a productive conversation with my brother Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and conveyed advance Eid greetings to the people of Oman. We agreed on the need to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation and subsequent restoration of peace and stability. Reiterated India’s condemnation of the violation of Oman’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and appreciated Oman’s efforts to facilitate the safe return of thousands of people, including Indian nationals. India and Oman stand for safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Spoke with my brother HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and conveyed advance Eid greetings. We discussed the current situation in West Asia. Reiterated India’s strong condemnation of all attacks on the UAE that have resulted in loss of innocent lives and damage to civilian infrastructure. We agreed on the importance of ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. We will continue to work together for the early restoration of peace, security and stability in the region. @MohamedBinZayed

Spotlight on India's rapid economic growth and avenues for enhancing India-Italy trade and investment! At the Chamber of Commerce in Trieste, Ambassador Vani Rao and Consul General Lavanya Kumar had a productive interaction with Italian companies and institutional stakeholders. *** Riflettori puntati sulla rapida crescita economica dell'India e sulle opportunità per potenziare gli scambi commerciali e gli investimenti tra India e Italia! Presso la Camera di Commercio di Trieste, l'Ambasciatrice Vani Rao e il Console Generale Lavanya Kumar hanno avuto un proficuo incontro con aziende e istituzioni italiane. @InvestIndia @DOC_GoI

Ambassador Vani Rao met the Hon'ble Mayor of Trieste Mr. @RobertoDipiazza. They discussed potential opportunities for cooperation in commercial, economic, cultural and education domains. *** L'ambasciatrice Vani Rao ha incontrato l'Onorevole Sindaco di Trieste, @RobertoDipiazza. Hanno discusso di potenziali opportunità di cooperazione in ambito commerciale, economico, culturale e formativo. @ComuneDiTrieste

The office of Mr Renzo Tondo, Honorary Consul of India was inaugurated by Ambassador Vani Rao in Trieste, Northern Italy. Mr Tondo will work together with @IndiainItaly and @CGIMilan to strengthen the commercial, academic and, cultural collaboration between India and the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. *** L'ufficio del Console Onorario dell'India, Renzo Tondo, è stato inaugurato a Trieste, nel Nord Italia, dall'Ambasciatrice Vani Rao. Il Console Tondo collaborerà con @IndiainItaly e @CGIMilan per rafforzare la cooperazione commerciale, accademica e culturale tra l'India e la regione Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

ADVISORY ON FOREIGNERS STUCK IN INDIA Extension of Visa/e-Visa and waiver of overstay penalty to foreigners stuck in India due to ongoing developments in West Asia. A. All types of Visas/e-Visas expiring/due for expiry soon would be extended for a month on gratis basis, for the affected nationals by jurisdictional FRROs on case-to-case basis. For contact details of FRRO, you may visit boi.gov.in B. Penalty for any overstay by affected foreign nationals due to ongoing developments in West Asia after February 28, 2026 would be waived off; C. Exit Permits to the affected foreign nationals would be provided on gratis basis; D. Non-application of Exit Permit and Extension of Visas by affected foreign nationals would not be treated as violation of migration legislation; and E. Temporary Landing Permit (TLP) would be granted to a foreign national arriving in India due to diversion of flights on gratis basis. @MEAIndia @BOIndiaOfficial

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👉 On 12 March 2026, Consul General Mr. Lavanya Kumar visited CPE Italia S.p.A. in Milan and met with Mr. Massimo Mantovani, Director of Strategy & Corporate Development, and his team. They had productive discussions on potential investment opportunities and the company’s plans for business expansion in India. 👉 CPE Italia is a supplier of electronic components and connectivity solutions.

On 11 March 2026, Consul General Mr. Lavanya Kumar met Mr. Giorgio Calculli, Director of ACIMIT (Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers), in Milan, and had a productive discussion on strengthening B2B collaboration between Indian and Italian firms in the textile machinery sector.

👉 On 11 March 2026, the Indian Consulate enthusiastically celebrated Vishva Hindi Diwas. Consul for Diaspora Affairs, Shri Atul Chauhan, briefed participants on the importance of the Hindi language and its role in connecting people across the world. Hindi language learners showcased their skills and actively participated in a quiz competition organized to mark the occasion. 👉 Consul General Mr. Lavanya Kumar distributed cash prizes to the winners and felicitated them for their achievements. 👉 World Hindi Day is celebrated to promote the Hindi language and spread awareness about its cultural and global significance. #WorldHindiDivas #worldhindiday @diaspora_india @MEAIndia

🚨 Important Notice: Reissue of Indian Passports – Urgent Cases Applicants who require an urgent appointment for reissue of an Indian passport may send the following details to: 📧 cons2.milan@mea.gov.in Please include the following information in your email: • Name of the applicant • Father’s name • Existing passport number • Date of issue of the passport • File number of application (attach the completed application with the email) • Date of expiry of the passport • Reason for urgency • Email ID • Mobile number 🔎 What happens next? Upon receiving the above details, the Consular team will examine the request. If approved, the Consulate will communicate the appointment date via email. 💳 Important: Applicants whose requests are approved must pay the applicable fees at least 3 working days before the scheduled appointment. Please carry a copy of the email receipt received from the Consulate at the time of the appointment. 📌 Please Note: • This facility is in addition to the regular appointment system available on the Consulate’s website. • Requests for change of appointment date will not be allowed. • Only one appointment will be issued per applicant (one person – one appointment system). • The Consulate reserves the right to reject frivolous requests or requests containing incorrect information. • The decision of the Consulate will be final. No further correspondence will be entertained. NOTE: Please ensure all details provided are accurate & complete to avoid delays in processing.

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