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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in AlUla

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in AlUla


AlUla, January 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday at the UNESCO World Heritage site of AlUla, marking a significant step in strengthening Saudi-Italian relations.


During the meeting, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to enhance cooperation across various fields. They also addressed regional and international developments of mutual interest, including Syria, Lebanon, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Yemen, the Red Sea, Iran, and Ukraine, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).


Strategic Partnership and Agreements


The meeting is expected to culminate in the signing of a joint declaration to launch a strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and Italy. Additional agreements are anticipated in key sectors, including defense, sustainable mobility, energy cooperation, sports, and the preservation of cultural and archaeological heritage.


Prime Minister Meloni’s visit to the Kingdom follows the recent trip by Italy’s Environment and Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto to Riyadh, where an accord was signed to bolster energy transition and security cooperation.


A Historic Visit


Meloni’s visit to Saudi Arabia began in Jeddah on Saturday, where she greeted the crew of an Italian ship before traveling to AlUla. Her trip reflects Italy’s commitment to deepening ties with the Kingdom in various fields, particularly in light of Saudi Arabia’s transformative Vision 2030 initiatives.


Following her engagements in Saudi Arabia, Meloni is set to travel to Bahrain on Monday, marking the first visit by an Italian head of government to the country. There, she will meet King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to discuss bilateral cooperation and strategies to address illegal immigration.


A Strengthening Relationship


The meeting between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni underscores the strengthening of Saudi-Italian relations and the shared commitment to addressing global challenges through collaboration. With agreements spanning diverse sectors, the visit marks a pivotal moment in the strategic partnership between the two nations.

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