Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, and Cabinet Secretary Alfredo Mantovano met at Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office Monday to discuss Italy’s proposals for next Monday’s European Affairs Council.
Funeral of Houthis killed in US and UK led air strikes. (Photo: ANSA)
Their discussion involved the formation of a European naval force to protect Red Sea shipping from attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Tajani said Sunday Italy would work with France to help set up the new mission, which would flank the existing Atalanta mission against Somali pirates.
Both Tajani and Crosetto said Italy is working to avert an escalation in the Middle East crisis.
On Monday, the three also discussed positions to offer at other upcoming international meetings.
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Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday said the Piazza Fontana bombing in Milan proved to be a “terrible trial” for Italians.
Pope Francis on Thursday met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican.
King Felipe VI of Spain stressed the need for pro-EU, democratic countries to join forces in a lecture at the San Carlo theatre in Naples during the Spanish royals’ two-day State visit to Italy.
Roma picked up a much-needed win in the Europa League as they defeated Braga 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Lazio head into the final two games of the Europa League top of the table after a 3-1 over Ajax in Amsterdam.
A young girl who was rescued off Lampedusa by the Trotamar migrant-rescue sailboat and taken to the Sicilian island early on Wednesday is believed to be the only survivor of a migrant shipwreck.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been ranked as the most powerful person in Europe for 2025.
Preliminary technical inspections ordered by the State attorney’s office in Prato at the Eni oil depot at Calenzano did not find traces of explosives, investigative sources said Wednesday.
Juventus have added to Manchester City’s bad run of form by beating the English side 2-0 in Turin.
AC Milan are staying within touching distance of the UEFA Champions League top eight after a 2-1 over Red Star Belgrade at the Stadio San Siro.
