Sir Keir welcomed Ms Meloni for a bilateral meeting ahead of a summit of political leaders in London focused on Ukraine and wider European security. Prime Minster Sir Keir Starmer greets the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, outside 10 Downing Street, London (Ben Whitley/PA)Speaking in Downing Street, Ms Meloni said that in a “precious moment” it is “very important to talk to each other, to co-ordinate”. “And I think on this the UK and Italy can play an important role in bridge-building, let’s say. Issuing a readout of the meeting, a Downing Street spokesperson said the leaders “agreed on the importance of the transatlantic alliance in confronting shared challenges”. “The two leaders acknowledged positive progress made since their last meeting in joint working to tackle irregular migration.

Source: The Times March 02, 2025 12:41 UTC