PM call with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 2 February 2024
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held a call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni earlier today.
The Prime Minister spoke to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this morning.
They discussed ongoing UK 鈥� Italy collaboration to tackle criminal people smuggling gangs and deal with illegal migration.聽
The Prime Minister noted the passage of the Italy-Albania agreement, and leaders agreed to continue working closely together to develop innovative partnerships across Europe and with countries along the migration route.
The Prime Minister welcomed the agreement of a new European Union funding package for Ukraine, following the UK鈥檚 commitment of 拢2.5 billion in military assistance last month, stressing the importance of maintaining international support for Ukraine鈥檚聽defence against Russian aggression.聽
They also discussed wider UK-Italy defence and security cooperation, including the successful Global Combat Air Programme to develop next-generation fighter jets.