Italian Government - Presidency of the Council of Ministers

05/16/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/16/2026 12:18

Meeting with the Prime Minister of Kuwait

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met today with the Prime Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, in the margins of the Europe Gulf Forum.

The meeting provided an opportunity for President Meloni to reaffirm Rome's solidarity and support for Kuwait City following Iran's unjustified attacks.

During the meeting, the two leaders also discussed the regional situation and how to further strengthen the already solid bilateral cooperation, starting with the strategic sectors of defence and investments.

Lastly, President Meloni confirmed her intention to pay a visit to Kuwait, accepting the invitation extended by the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

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