The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met with His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, the Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halyč, at Palazzo Chigi today.
During the meeting, President Meloni reiterated that Italy will continue to stand with Ukraine and its people in all respects, from a political point of view through to a humanitarian one, and that it will continue unabated in its all-round efforts to reach a just, lasting and comprehensive peace. The President of the Council of Ministers also reaffirmed that Italy intends to make its utmost contribution to the reconstruction process, underscoring the willingness it has already offered to help with cultural sites in the city of Odesa and the Transfiguration Cathedral.
Archbishop Shevchuk thanked President Meloni for what he defined as a “historic” meeting, and expressed to the Government the Ukrainian people’s deep gratitude for how Italians have welcomed refugees, in particular women and children.
President Meloni expressed her support for the crucial humanitarian work carried out by the Greek-Catholic Church of Ukraine, and offered the Government’s full readiness to support its social actions and to strengthen cooperation with regard to humanitarian assistance and healthcare.