Italy's willingness to cooperate with the US remains firm, PM says

Italian-German government consultations, at Villa Doria Pamphili, in Rome
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks during a joint statement with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (not pictured) at the end of Italian-German government consultations at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome, Italy, January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Source: REUTERS

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday Rome's willingness to cooperate with the United States remains firm.

"Italy and Germany are countries that maintain privileged relations with the U.S. ... and this can help in this relationship," Meloni told reporters during a news conference in Rome following a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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