Italy and France reaffirm unity on Middle East and Ukraine crises

In a show of diplomatic unity, Italian and French foreign ministers met in Rome to address global crises, calling for urgent ceasefires and coordinated support on Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot met in Rome on Friday to discuss key global crises, focusing on the Middle East and Ukraine.

The ministers called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the reopening of aid routes, and the release of hostages. They reiterated support for the EU mission at Rafah, where both countries are actively involved.

On Iran, Tajani and Barrot agreed on the need to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons and backed continued dialogue between Washington and Tehran.

They also underlined the UN’s role in regional stability, particularly in Lebanon, Libya, and Syria.

The meeting coincided with the Ukraine Conference in Rome. Tajani highlighted Italy’s efforts to align EU and US support for Ukraine and noted progress from the recent "coalition of the willing" meeting, attended virtually by Italy’s prime minister.

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