Meloni-Trump phone call: alliance and cooperation on the Middle East and Ukraine.

Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump was elected to a second term at the White House, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had a telephone conversation with the newly elected President of the United States. The call was a first step in consolidating collaboration between Italy and the United States on a series of key foreign policy issues for the coming months, and reaffirmed the importance of the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

In a telephone conversation with the President-elect of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, congratulated him on his electoral victory.

The conversation was an opportunity to confirm the solid alliance, the strategic partnership and the deep and historic friendship that have always tied Rome and Washington.

During the phone call, President Meloni and President-elect Donald J. Trump expressed their willingness to work in close coordination on all major international issues, starting with the war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East, with the common goal of promoting stability and security, including in the context of relations with the European Union.

Affirming the intention to continue the path of strengthening the already excellent bilateral relations, founded on shared values ​​and principles, agreeing on the opportunity to remain in close contact.

The cordial and constructive telephone meeting began with Meloni congratulating Trump on his electoral victory. Palazzo Chigi declared that the conversation was an opportunity to confirm “the solid alliance, the strategic partnership and the deep and historic friendship” that bind Rome and Washington.

A Shared Strategy on Ukraine and the Middle East

At the center of the discussion between the two leaders were the main international dossiers, including the war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East. Both Meloni and Trump expressed their willingness to work closely together to promote stability and security in these areas. The war in Ukraine, which continues to be one of the most critical points in international relations, was reiterated as a strategic priority on which the two countries intend to work to find shared solutions.

Regarding the crisis in the Middle East, recent tensions have put the stability of the region at risk and accentuated the difficulties of dialogue between the various actors. Italy and the United States share the objective of reducing tensions and promoting paths to peace, also through the strengthening of international coordination.

Bilateral collaboration and relations with the European Union

During the call, Meloni and Trump agreed on the importance of maintaining an ongoing dialogue to further strengthen bilateral relations, based on common values ​​and shared goals. Both recognized the opportunity for greater coordination not only on issues affecting bilateral relations, but also in relation to the European Union.

Italy, as a member of the EU, plays a crucial role in the relationship between Brussels and Washington. Therefore, the bond between Rome and Washington could contribute to a more stable and constructive transatlantic dialogue, in which the United States and the EU can align on strategic issues.

A future of close cooperation

The phone call ended with a mutual promise to continue on a path of strengthened collaboration and continuous dialogue. Meloni and Trump reiterated their intention to remain in close contact to address global challenges in a coordinated manner, demonstrating how relations between Italy and the United States are a priority for both leaders.