Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with President Joe Biden for almost an hour on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Bali. In a note Palazzo Chigi says that "the meeting was about how strong the transatlantic alliance is and how well the two countries work together to deal with global problems like economic growth and common security. The focus is on continuing to help Ukraine, making sure things are stable in the Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific regions, and getting along with China." Meloni and Biden reaffirmed that their countries have "deep and lasting ties" and that they want to strengthen their partnership in the many areas where they both have interests. Meloni also met with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, outside of the G20 meeting. According to Palazzo Chigi, "the Prime Minister has personally offered her and the government's condolences to the Turkish people for the heinous terrorist act that killed innocent victims. The two leaders agreed that the fight against terrorism should be done with determination. During the meeting, they agreed to explore the immense potential of the Mediterranean region jointly ". Both leaders emphasized the "need to work together to stop unauthorized migration and help end the crisis in Libya. And the developments in Russia's aggression against Ukraine, as well as the major difficulties confronting the international community, in which Turkey and Italy are involved, were discussed ". " Meloni and Erdogan both hoped that trade between the two countries would get even better." President Meloni also emphasized the importance of Italy-Turkey cooperation within NATO, as well as her commitment to collaborate to develop bilateral relations between Rome and Ankara." The premier gave remarks during the "Food and Energy Security" and "Global health" sessions on the first day of work, which concludes tomorrow. One of the things she said in his speech was that "Italy confirms efforts to build a global health architecture. The WHO says that the end of the Covid-19 pandemic is close, but pandemics are not over. Experts warn us, on the other hand, that they may happen more often. Climate change, damage to the environment, pollution, and a lot of travel all make it easier for diseases to spread. We can't let ourselves be taken by surprise again. To prepare for, stop, and respond to a pandemic, you need resources, reliable funding, and more ways to get money". (Photo Twitter G20)
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