Meloni va a Gedda, blitz a sorpresa nei Paesi del Golfo: missione di due giorni per la sicurezza energetica
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Meloni makes surprise Gulf trip to shore up Italy’s energy security
Giorgia Meloni flew unannounced to Jeddah on April 3 for a two-day Gulf tour that will include the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The mission seeks new energy ties and political backing for Gulf partners facing Iranian attacks — the first EU/G20/NATO-leader visit to the region since the conflict began, with direct implications for Italian fuel supplies and prices.
Meloni blitz in Gulf to lock energy supplies amid Hormuz crisis
The premier became the first EU, G20 and NATO leader to visit the Gulf since the conflict began, meeting Saudi, Qatari and Emirati leaders to secure oil and gas flows. Italy is also pressing the EU for a windfall tax on energy firms and has extended fuel excise cuts to cushion households and businesses.
Meloni’s surprise Gulf blitz to shore up Italy’s energy and trade ties
Giorgia Meloni flew to Jeddah for a two‑day, tightly guarded mission to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar — the first visit to the region by an EU/G20/NATO leader since the Iran war began. Her aim: lock in energy supplies, reassure €30bn of trade and coordinate on regional security as drone and missile attacks escalate.
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