Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says - Reuters
Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says Reuters
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"Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"Giorgia Meloni commented on job insecurity within the government."
— Meloni , Politician
"Suspend Stability Pact if finances under prolonged stress."
— Giorgetti , Politician
"Schlein 'lies' about job insecurity serious."
— Meloni , Politician
"It is not on the agenda. We have already said that we will not send ships unless there is a United Nations initiative."
— Matteo Salvini , Politician
"I hope that a time will soon come when it will be possible to speak about reconstruction and cooperation, including partnerships and energy, once the conflict with Russia has ended."
— Matteo Salvini , Politician
"I don’t believe there is any imminent issue regarding NATO troop withdrawals from Europe."
— Matteo Salvini , Politician
"Italy's readiness to rehabilitate the local energy infrastructure and urged urgent cooperation to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"Italy's strong closeness to a friendly nation, victim of continuous attacks by Iran."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"politically intelligent choice, even though difficult months lie ahead."
— Matteo Renzi , Politician
Key People
Thierry Frémaux is a French film expert and the delegate general of the Cannes Film Festival.
Giancarlo Giorgetti is an Italian politician and member of the government.
Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Matteo Renzi is a former Prime Minister of Italy and leader of the Democratic Party.
Matteo Salvini is a government ally and member of the League party in Italy.
Prime Minister of Italy.
Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan is the President of the United Arab Emirates.
Mohammed bin Salman is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
Elly Schlein is an Italian politician and leader of the Democratic Party.
Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani is the Emir of Qatar.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxPa3NfYklaSVB2U1ZwNDl6ODFlb00yQWNvVXVYbl9wTmt4S25HdmNzaFRDSjZUM1BKckIxSTdRR2xjVC1qanlsQmh3d0FTZGRYaHltLWlRYXZyQklDX3RvVmpLODZkMVhlZV9YNlZyWjVEV0t6b3ctdFpaeE9EWWl3Vi1IeEJRT1ZZRTFKcDRHNTlBMDZMa3NsQjBVa2x4RXdvVTc0?oc=5" target="_blank">Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini states that Italy will not send ships to patrol the Hormuz Strait area following a ceasefire between the US and Iran unless authorized by the United Nations.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's visit to the Gulf focused on restoring energy supplies and security in the Strait of Hormuz, offering technical support for affected infrastructure and defense against Iranian raids.
European and Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Meloni, welcome the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran and stress the importance of negotiating a swift and lasting end to the conflict, with a commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Italy welcomes the two-week truce between the US and Iran and emphasizes the need for a swift and lasting end to the conflict, supporting efforts to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping.
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