Iran, Meloni in Saudi Arabia: ‘Italy is providing defensive aid and working towards a diplomatic solution’

Rome, 4 April (LaPresse) – Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has just departed from Jeddah (the first stop on her tour of the Gulf region, during which she is also scheduled to meet with the leaders of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates), where she was received last night by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman. This was announced in a statement from Palazzo Chigi. Prime Minister Meloni wished to express, through her presence, Italy’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia. During their talks, the two leaders discussed the defensive military assistance provided by Italy, exchanging views on the prospects for the conflict and the ongoing efforts towards a diplomatic solution and, more broadly, on how to promote a regional framework capable of breaking the current cycle of conflict.Iran, Meloni meets bin Salman: ‘Focus on energy, freedom of navigation in Hormuz’