NATO is indispensable to defend the security and common values that mark Western identity, Premier Giorgia Meloni told NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in a phone conversation yesterday, according to the premier's office.
Meloni reaffirmed Italy's full support for Ukraine against Russian aggression and the importance, in light of a global approach, of boosting NATO's commitment in combating the threats of various kinds coming from all strategic directions, including the challenges of the South, the statement said.
Meloni voiced the hope she could meet Stoltenberg in person soon.
Stoltenberg tweeted: "Good phone call with PM @GiorgiaMeloni.
#Italy is a committed Ally, making solid contributions to our deterrence & defence, and key for Allies' support to #Ukraine.
#NATO will not be intimidated or deterred from supporting Ukraine's self-defence - for as long as it takes."
