Meloni’s Unexpected Encounter in Lebanon with Mikati
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni continues his diplomatic visits in the Middle East, meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Necib Mikati in Beirut. The two leaders are reported to have discussed Israel’s recent attacks and the overall situation in the region during their meeting. Prior to this, Meloni met with Italian peacekeepers in the area, expressing gratitude for their efforts.
Meloni’s visit to Lebanon comes after he held talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan, where they discussed the Middle East situation, the ceasefire in Gaza, and the two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine issue. The Italian Prime Minister emphasized the importance of a political process and humanitarian aid for Gaza during his discussions with King Abdullah II.
Interestingly, Meloni decided to skip a high-level meeting in Berlin, where global leaders such as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and US President Joe Biden were set to discuss important international issues. Meloni cited his ongoing diplomatic visits to the Middle East, including Jordan and Lebanon, as the reason for his absence from the summit.
As the Italian Prime Minister continues to engage in diplomacy in the region, the focus remains on finding solutions to the ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises in the Middle East. Stay tuned for more updates on the outcomes of Meloni’s meetings with regional leaders.
