Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concluded a visit to Jeddah where she met Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss Italy’s defensive military support to the kingdom. The leaders exchanged views on the evolving conflict in the region and emphasized the importance of pursuing diplomatic solutions to prevent further escalation. Meloni’s visit signals Italy’s commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia amid regional instability, particularly given the kingdom’s strategic importance in energy markets. Both leaders underscored the need to ensure steady energy supplies and mitigate the negative effects of the ongoing crisis on their economies. The discussions come at a... [Continue Reading]