The call: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, focusing on the diplomatic track around the U.S.–Iran ceasefire.
What she said: According to Pakistani sources, Meloni praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue and welcomed its decision to host upcoming negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Why it matters: The call signals Italy’s support for third-party mediation efforts aimed at stabilizing a fragile de-escalation phase.
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Meloni told Parliament today the Middle East war has triggered a multi-layer crisis affecting Italy, reinforcing Rome’s support for mediation efforts to stabilize a fragile de-escalation phase
Also discussed: Both leaders raised concerns over ongoing hostilities in Lebanon and stressed the need for coordinated international action to prevent further escalation.
The bottom line: Rome is backing diplomatic channels and partners that can keep talks between the U.S. and Iran alive.
