The UK Prime Minister welcomed Ms Meloni for a bilateral meeting on Sunday before the summit of political leaders in London focused on Ukraine and wider European security. Sir Keir, speaking at a press conference in Lancaster House, joked that they had the “first bilateral brunch in the history of British-Italian relations”. “And I think on this the UK and Italy can play an important role in bridge-building, let’s say. A Downing Street spokesperson said the leaders “agreed on the importance of the transatlantic alliance in confronting shared challenges”. “They reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, agreeing that the UK and Italy will stand with them for as long as it takes.”

Source: The Times March 03, 2025 06:17 UTC