“The suspension of hostilities for two weeks is a very positive development,” said Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, welcoming the outcome of last-minute negotiations mediated overnight.
A Positive Development. “It is good news that moves in the direction of a peace agreement—for the civilian population, for the region, and for Israel, but also for our economy, with oil prices already falling below $100, thus avoiding spikes in energy costs. A breath of oxygen for our system,” Tajani added.
Italy’s Diplomatic Role. Italy’s MFA emphasized that Italy will continue to play its part to ensure that concrete agreements are finalized over the next two weeks. As part of these efforts, the Director General for Political Affairs at the Farnesina is set to meet the Iranian ambassador in Rome.
- “Iran cannot be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, and it is equally important that the United States refrain from targeting civilian populations. A negotiated solution is crucial to achieving peace and stability, and we support it together with the entire European Union,” Tajani said.
A Coordinated European Position. Italy, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has also signed a joint statement alongside key European and international leaders, including France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, as well as the leadership of the European Union institutions.
The Joint Statement. “We welcome the two-week ceasefire concluded between the United States and Iran today, and we thank Pakistan and all partners involved for facilitating this important agreement.”
- In the joint statement, the leaders stress that the immediate objective is to translate the pause in fighting into a swift and lasting end to the war through diplomatic means. They underline the need for rapid progress toward a substantive negotiated settlement, seen as essential to protecting Iranian civilians, ensuring regional security, and averting a broader global energy crisis.
- The signatories also signal their support for ongoing diplomatic efforts and note that they remain in close coordination with the United States and other partners. They call on all parties to fully implement the ceasefire, including in Lebanon, and reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while leaving the statement open to additional partners.
