Emmanuel Macron will receive Giorgia Meloni on June 25 in Antibes, according to an announcement made by the Élysée Palace on Friday, June 12. This will be the first bilateral summit between the French president and the Italian prime minister since Macron took office in Rome. This meeting, which will take place in the Alpes-Maritimes town, marks a new stage in Franco-Italian relations after several months of waiting.
Strategic sectors on the menu
The two leaders will address several strategic issues during their discussions. The French presidency specified that the talks will focus in particular on defense, space, and energy. These sectors are priority areas for both countries, which are seeking to strengthen their cooperation at the European level in a tense geopolitical context.
This summit takes place in a climate of improved diplomatic relations between Paris and Rome. While relations experienced some tension when Giorgia Meloni became head of the Italian government, the two capitals are now demonstrating their willingness to work together on common issues. The holding of this bilateral meeting reflects the normalization of relations between France and Italy.
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