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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visits Qatar

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04/04/2026

publish time

04/04/2026

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visits Qatar

DOHA, April 04: HE Prime Minister of the Italian Republic Giorgia Meloni arrived in Doha on Saturday morning on a working visit to the country.

Her Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, and HE Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar Paolo Toschi. (QNA)

Earlier, the office of Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday that she discussed with Saudi Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman defensive military assistance that Italy is providing against Iranian reprisals to U.S.-Israeli attacks. The statement did not specify what type of assistance Italy is providing. It also said the two discussed diplomatic efforts to end the war and the importance of opening the Strait of Hormuz. Meloni will continue her visit in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. It’s the first time that a European Union leader has visited the Gulf since the war started.