Italy's Prime Minister Meloni Meets Lebanese President Aoun to Discuss UNIFIL and Peace Efforts
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun today on the sidelines of the informal European Council meeting in Cyprus. During the meeting, Meloni reaffirmed the Italian government's support for Lebanon and expressed appreciation for Lebanon's initiation of direct negotiations with Israel, emphasizing hopes for a just and lasting peace.
Meloni welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire extension and highlighted Italy's commitment to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), underscoring the priority of ensuring the safety of Italian military personnel serving with the mission. Discussions also covered potential post-UNIFIL scenarios, with Italy prepared to maintain its role as required.
The Italian Prime Minister reiterated Italy's commitment to Lebanon's civilian population through ongoing cooperation programs and its support for the Lebanese armed forces at both the bilateral level and within international coordination frameworks. The meeting underscored Italy's continuing engagement in Lebanon's security and humanitarian stabilization efforts.
