Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in the Persian Gulf on Friday for a surprise two-day mission to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. This is “the first visit by a Western leader to this region, crucial for oil, since the start of the war in Iran,” notes Il Corriere della Sera. Ms. Meloni began her tour in Jeddah, where she met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. She explained that her visit was “a gesture of solidarity with friendly nations” and also “clearly aimed at guaranteeing Italy the energy supplies it needs.”
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in the Persian Gulf on Friday for a surprise two-day mission to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. This is “the first visit by a Western leader to this region, crucial for oil, since the start of the war in Iran,” notes Il Corriere della Sera. Ms. Meloni began her tour in Jeddah, where she met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. She explained that her visit was “a gesture of solidarity with friendly nations” and also “clearly aimed at guaranteeing Italy the energy supplies it needs.”