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President Meloni meets with Patriarch of Antioch for Maronites

18 October 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met with His Beatitude Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai, Patriarch of Antioch for Maronites, at Palazzo Chigi today. The meeting, which was also attended by Undersecretary of State Alfredo Mantovano and representatives from the ‘Aiuto alla Chiesa che Soffre’ foundation, focused on the current crisis in the Middle East and the latest developments in the region, with particular reference to the situation in Lebanon. President Meloni underlined that Lebanon represents a unique model of peaceful coexistence and mutual enrichment among different religious faiths.

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President Meloni’s telephone conversation with President Tebboune of Algeria

18 October 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, continues to keep in close contact with the Heads of State and Government of allied nations and of the countries most affected by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. In particular, President Meloni had a very cordial telephone conversation today with the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

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President Meloni meets with the King of Bahrain

17 October 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met with King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain at Palazzo Chigi today. During the meeting, issues on the bilateral agenda were discussed in depth, with particular reference to trade and defence cooperation.

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President Meloni attends extraordinary European Council meeting held by video conference

17 October 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, participated in the extraordinary European Council meeting held by video conference, which was convened by President Charles Michel to discuss the attack by Hamas against Israel and the implications of the ongoing conflict, also with reference to the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

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Statement by Palazzo Chigi on attack in Brussels

16 October 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, is following updates on the attack in Brussels, in the heart of Europe, with concern. Italy firmly condemns all forms of violence, fanaticism and terrorism, and expresses its deepest condolences for the victims and their families.

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President Meloni’s telephone conversation with the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt

16 October 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, is in constant close contact with the key Heads of State and Government of allied nations and the leaders of the countries most affected by the severe crisis unfolding in the Middle East. In particular, this evening President Meloni held a telephone conversation with Abdelfattah al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

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President Meloni receives President of the Jewish Community of Rome on 80th anniversary of the rounding up of Jews in the city during WWII

16 October 2023

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the rounding up of the Jews of Rome during the Second World War, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, received the President of the Jewish Community of Rome, Victor Fadlun, at Palazzo Chigi today. President Meloni issued the following statement in the margins of the meeting: “On 16 October 1943, one of the most heinous crimes in Italian history was committed. In the early hours of the morning, Nazi troops, with the complicity of the Italian fascist regime, began a ruthless manhunt in the capital ...

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Meeting with the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

16 October 2023

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a very cordial meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, King of Jordan, at Palazzo Chigi today. The meeting was also attended by the Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and the Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Al-Safadi.

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President Meloni congratulates Luca Tagliaretti on his appointment as new Executive Director of the ECCC

13 October 2023

Luca Tagliaretti has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC). This appointment rewards the expertise of this high-level, Italian professional and the work Italy has done to date to guarantee online security, through its National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) and entire cybersecurity system. Warmest congratulations to Luca Tagliaretti and best wishes in his new role.