A statement published on Friday on the official website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that last Thursday’s contact took place in an atmosphere of cordiality, which grew after talks between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Emmanuel Macron on May 20 at the G7 Summit meeting in Hiroshima, Japan.
However, Tajani told Colonna that while “we sometimes had different positions”, it is “important to have a constructive dialogue” to enable “substantial joint action on the main international challenges, starting with migration”.
The Italian foreign minister indicated that this dialogue must take place “through the appropriate channels, as foreseen by the Quirinale Treaty”, which came into force in February this year and strengthens bilateral economic, cultural and defense cooperation, as well as foreign and immigration policies between both nations.
Regarding this last sector, he claimed that this is “the country most exposed to the growing migratory pressures in the Mediterranean”, citing as an example that “in the first months of 2023, an increase in arrivals of more than 160 The immigrant recorded “0 percent” compared to the same period last year.
Therefore, “a modern and efficient European migration and asylum system is needed that fully takes into account the demands of Italy and other Mediterranean countries on the frontline through a better balance between solidarity and fair sharing of responsibilities,” he added.
Addressing the complex regional situation, the source said the ministers agreed to step up support for Ukraine in its current war with Russia and maintain anti-Moscow measures, as “the goal is to start peace talks.” are not yet available”.
Also on the agenda of this meeting were the preparations of both foreign ministries for the next North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit, which will take place on July 11-12 in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.
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