Il Governo

The steering committee for the works projects relating to the ‘Milano Cortina 2026’ Winter Olympics and Paralympics met today at Palazzo Chigi. The meeting was chaired by Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini and by Minister for Sport and Youth Andrea Abodi, who is in charge of the 2026 Olympics and Paralympics.

Italy is both a continental and a maritime nation. It was born in, for and with the sea: geography has shaped our civilisation and made us natural platforms for the dissemination of culture, trade and logistics. Unfortunately, however, Italy has often forgotten this dual identity, perceiving itself as a “land without sea” and not being fully aware of how the sea can be a geostrategic, environmental, cultural and economic resource. Giving this asset central importance once again and making it a driver of development and wealth, in every respect, is a Government priority. We are reiterating this commitment once again today, on the occasion of our ‘National Sea Day’.

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, received a telephone call today from the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, who wished to express his condolences for the death of Alessandro Parini in last Friday’s attack in Tel Aviv. President Meloni thanked him for the assistance provided by the Israeli Government and for the solidarity expressed by many Israeli citizens in the dramatic circumstances.

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, expresses deep sorrow at the death of compatriot Alessandro Parini in this evening’s terrorist attack in Tel Aviv.
President Meloni expresses sympathy to the victim’s family and to all those injured, and solidarity with the State of Israel following the cowardly attack.
The President of the Council of Ministers and the Government are in contact with the Israeli authorities to follow updates and the possible involvement of other Italian citizens in the attack.