“The Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, had a telephone conversation today with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on the latest developments in the situation in Syria,” her office at Palazzo Chigi said.

“The conversation allowed Prime Minister Meloni to reiterate the importance of preserving the unity and territorial integrity of Syria and of ensuring a peaceful and inclusive transition that can also contribute to regional stability.”

Meloni “also underlined the absolute necessity of guaranteeing the safety of civilians and protecting all minorities present in Syria, including the Christian one,” the Chigi statement said.

“In light of the rapid evolution of the situation on the ground, the two leaders agreed to remain in close contact,” the statement read.

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