President Meloni chairs conference call on Middle East crisis

Source: Government of Italy (English)

Following the worsening of the crisis in the Middle East, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, urgently convened and chaired a conference call this morning.

The call was attended by Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, Vice-President of the Council of Ministers Matteo Salvini, Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi, Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto, Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti, Undersecretaries of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers Alfredo Mantovano and Giovanbattista Fazzolari, and the heads of Italy’s intelligence services.

The conversation analysed the situation of Iranian sites following the attacks. A precise damage assessment will only be possible in the coming hours.

The Government is focused on all aspects of the crisis, from the situation of compatriots in the region, with whom the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is in constant contact, to the economic and security impacts.

President Meloni will remain in contact with key allies and leaders in the region over the coming hours. Italy will continue to work hard to bring the parties to the negotiating table.