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Statement by Palazzo Chigi on the President of the Republic’s end-of-year message
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a cordial telephone conversation today with the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, during which she expressed both her personal and the Government’s appreciation for the Head of State’s end-of-year message. During the call, President Meloni expressed her appreciation for President of the Republic Mattarella’s reference to the founding value of patriotism, as the impetus for the daily work and the heartfelt drive behind the commitment of those who serve the public good and the national community...
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President Meloni’s telephone conversation with US President Biden
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a telephone conversation with the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, during which she first of all expressed hers and the Italian Government’s feelings of solidarity following the terrible devastation caused by the fires in California. [...]
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President Meloni meets with the Vice-President of the European Commission and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, received the Vice-President of the European Commission and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, at Palazzo Chigi today. The meeting provided an opportunity to touch upon the major international political issues, starting with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, with a particular focus on support for Ukraine and the transition process in Syria, also in light of the results of the Quint ministerial meeting held in Rome by Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani.
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Statement by President Meloni on General Aoun being elected President of the Lebanese Republic
I would like to extend both mine and the Italian Government’s congratulations to General Joseph Aoun on being elected President of the Lebanese Republic. I firmly believe that President Aoun will be a strong and reliable leader for Lebanon, a nation that is a friend of Italy and with which we share historical and deep ties. [...]
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President Meloni’s statement on Venezuela
The news from Venezuela represents another unacceptable act of repression by the Maduro regime, whose proclaimed electoral victory we do not recognise. We intend to keep working for a democratic and peaceful transition. The Venezuelan people’s legitimate aspirations for freedom and democracy must finally become a reality.
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President Meloni meets with President Zelensky of Ukraine
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, at Palazzo Chigi this evening. During the meeting, President Meloni expressed solidarity for the victims of the recent Russian bombings and reaffirmed the comprehensive support that Italy guarantees and will continue to guarantee for Ukraine’s legitimate defence and for the Ukrainian people, in order to put Kyiv in the best possible position to build a just and lasting peace.
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President Meloni’s telephone conversation with President Erdoğan
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The call focused on the situation in the Middle East and particularly in Syria, a month on from the fall of the Assad regime. The two leaders reiterated their call for the ongoing transition to be peaceful and inclusive, ensuring full integration of all members of Syrian society and contributing to regional stability and security...
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President Meloni’s press conference
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, held a press conference at the Chamber of Deputies today, organised by the Consiglio nazionale dell’Ordine dei giornalisti [National Council of the Order of Journalists] and the Associazione stampa parlamentare [Parliamentary Press Association].
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Statement by Palazzo Chigi on the release of Cecilia Sala
An aircraft bringing Italian journalist Cecilia Sala home departed from Tehran a few minutes ago. Thanks to intense work involving diplomatic and intelligence channels, our fellow citizen has been released by the Iranian authorities and is on her way back to Italy. The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, expresses her gratitude to all those who have helped make Cecilia’s return possible, allowing her to embrace her relatives and colleagues once again. President Meloni personally informed the journalist’s parents during a telephone call a few minutes ago.