New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi has written the forward for the Indian edition of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s autobiography ‘I Am Georgia – My Roots, My Principles’.
The book will soon be launched in India by Rupa Publications. Modi praised Meloni as a “patriot and a fine contemporary leader,” calling her personal and political journey inspiring for the people of India.
Referring to his radio show “Mann Ki Baat,” Modi described the book as “Meloni’s ‘Mann Ki Baat.'” Modi wrote that it was a “great honor” for him to write the foreword to the book, and that he was doing so with a sense of “respect, admiration, and friendship” for Meloni.
Modi writes about his experiences with world leaders
In his introduction, Modi shared his experiences meeting many world leaders during his 11-year tenure. He said Meloni’s life demonstrates the importance of stability and staying connected to one’s roots.
“Interacting with the world on an equal footing while protecting one’s cultural heritage is in line with our values,” he said.
First published in Italy in 2021
Meloni’s autobiography was first published in Italy by Rizzoli Publishing in 2021. The Italian version was released as ‘Io Sono Giorgia’.
The book sold 150,000 copies in its first year of publication. It became a top seller in the country. The English version was launched on June 17, 2025. The foreword was written by Donald Trump Jr., son of US President Donald Trump. The book has become an international bestseller.
Apart from Italian, Meloni’s book is also available in French, Spanish, English, German and Portuguese.