Meloni says Gulf 'fundamental' to Italy's security and economy during visit to Qatar

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she discussed "how to help stop the escalation" as she concludes a visit to the Gulf in which she became the first European Union or NATO leader to visit the region since the start of the conflict with Iran.

During the trip, Meloni visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, saying she aimed to bolster Italy’s energy security and strategic ties. Meloni's office said their talks focused on the Middle East war and the conditions required to end it, "starting with the need to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz"

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