Notizie

Il Presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni, nell’ambito dei continui contatti che sta intrattenendo sulla crisi in Medio Oriente, ha avuto oggi una nuova conversazione telefonica con il Primo Ministro di Israele, Benjamin Netanyahu.

We, the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy discussed the situation in the Middle East. We expressed our full support for ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions and reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza.

We endorsed the joint call from President Biden, President Sisi of Egypt, and Amir Tamim of Qatar to renew talks later this week with an aim to concluding the deal as soon as possible, and stressed there is no further time to lose. All parties must live up to their responsibilities.

The Italian Government continues to follow the situation in Venezuela with great concern, in close coordination with international partners. Italy calls upon the Venezuelan authorities to respect the rights of all citizens and to free all political opponents, firmly condemning any threat to or deprivation of civil liberties.

Italy supports the efforts by the United States, Egypt and Qatar to reach an agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, in line with United Nations Security Council resolution 2735. A ceasefire in Gaza is becoming increasingly urgent to bring an end to the suffering of the civilian population, guarantee the necessary humanitarian aid and encourage de-escalation at regional level. Italy urges all parties to the conflict to take up the mediators’ invitation, without further delay, to resume negotiations in Doha on 15 August with the aim of finalising an agreement.