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Joint Statement on Israel
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada, President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom spoke regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas. The leaders reiterated their support for Israel and its right to defend itself against terrorism and called for adherence to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians. They welcomed the release of two hostages and called for the immediate release of all remaining hostages. They committed to close coordination to support their nationals in the region, in particular those wishing to leave Gaza.
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Telephone conversation with the President of the State of Israel
During her visit to Tel Aviv, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a telephone conversation with the President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog. The conversation provided an opportunity to reaffirm solidarity with the Israeli people following the brutal attacks by Hamas and to discuss possible future peace prospects for the region.
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President Meloni visits Israel
After participating in the Cairo Summit for Peace today, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, travelled to Israel to bring Italy’s message of solidarity and sympathy following the tragic terrorist attack by Hamas against defenceless citizens on 7 October. The meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was an opportunity to get an update on the situation and to take stock following the conference in Cairo ...
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Bilateral meeting with the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met with the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdelfattah al-Sisi, in the margins of the Cairo Summit for Peace today. The meeting focused on the serious current crisis in the Middle East and on the need to support urgent and coordinated diplomatic action to curb its further expansion. In this regard, President Meloni stressed the importance of the Summit organised by Cairo and the discussion among all the participating States ...
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Bilateral meeting with President Mahmoud Abbas
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a long and cordial bilateral meeting with President Mahmoud Abbas today, in the margins of the Cairo Summit for Peace. During the meeting, Italy’s support was confirmed for the legitimate authority representing the Palestinian people, who certainly do not identify with Hamas. Support for the prospect of two States was also reiterated.
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President Meloni attends Cairo Summit for Peace
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, participated in the Cairo Summit for Peace, held in Egypt today. In the margins of the summit, President Meloni had bilateral meetings with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdelfattah al-Sisi, after which she held a press point.
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President Meloni meets with IAEA Director General Grossi
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met today with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi. The meeting focused on the status of the safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and the topic of nuclear non-proliferation, also in light of the international context. The prospects for nuclear fusion were also discussed, an issue that could be explored further during the Italian Presidency of the G7.
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Middle East: meeting held at Palazzo Chigi
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, chaired a meeting at Palazzo Chigi today with Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi, Minister of Justice Carlo Nordio, Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers Alfredo Mantovano and heads of the intelligence service.
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President Meloni expresses condolences for Gaza hospital victims
I am deeply saddened by what has happened at Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza. Italy expresses its deep condolences for the victims and its sympathy for their families and the injured. Awaiting definitive confirmation regarding the dynamics of the events, we once again renew our commitment to protect the civilian population, solve the most urgent humanitarian problems, and ensure a rapid resolution of this crisis.