New Delhi, March 1 -- The senior officials of India and Italy on Friday held the 2nd bilateral Consular Dialogue in New Delhi and discussed ways of enhancing cooperation on various issues such as quicker visa processing, mobility of students and professionals, safe and legal migration, protection of vulnerable women and children and enabling smooth travel of their respective nationals.

The talks between officials of two nations reinforced the strong people-to-people ties and cooperation that India and Italy share across consular issues of mutual trust, Ministry of External Affairs press release.

For the meeting, the Indian delegation was led by Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi, Secretary (CPV&OIA) in the Ministry of External Affairs and comprisin...