Giorgia Meloni Hosts Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati for Bilateral Talks in Rome
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati to Palazzo Chigi for bilateral discussions. The talks focused on Middle Eastern developments following a truce in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah. Meloni reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to supporting the ceasefire and highlighted Italy’s role through its UNIFIL mission. The visit also included a meeting between Mikati and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, emphasizing the need to mobilize resources for peace in Lebanon and Gaza. Mikati will attend Italy’s Fratelli d’Italia event, featuring Argentine President Javier Milei.