“Italy, like other countries, has recently suffered a cut in gas supplies due to the damage suffered by the Emirate during Iranian attacks.”

“Meloni offered Italy's readiness to rehabilitate the local energy infrastructure and urged urgent cooperation to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Other topics touched upon in the meetings included joint investments in security and defence, in critical infrastructure and in the management of migratory phenomena in the Mediterranean routes.”

“First visit by an EU, G20 and NATO leader since the war started”

“The last stop of the surprise tour in the Gulf was the United Arab Emirates, where Meloni expressed to President Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Italy's 'strong closeness to a friendly nation, victim of continuous attacks by Iran' and gratitude 'for the support received in the repatriation operations of tourists in transit and of the thousands of Italian citizens present in the Emirates at the beginning of the conflict'.”

“The two leaders discussed the same agenda brought to Qatar and Saudi Arabia.”

“On Friday, the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed Bin Salman, discussed with the premier the defensive military assistance provided by Italy and the prospects of the conflict involving Iran and the ongoing efforts for a diplomatic solution.”