Giorgia Meloni had a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Saturday. This marks the Italian premier’s first official trip overseas after her nation assumed the presidency of the Group of 7 countries. One of the focal points of the meeting was to aim for an increase in the value of trade between Italy and Turkey to €30 billion ($32.7 billion) by the year 2030, up from the current amount of around €25 billion. An official who was briefed on the talks revealed that potential defense deals could involve Italy’s Leonardo SpA, a global company that specializes in aerospace and security. This meeting highlights the efforts of both governments to strengthen their economic ties and explore opportunities for collaboration in various sectors. Overall, the discussions were centered around enhancing the bilateral relationship between Italy and Turkey and working towards mutual economic growth and cooperation.
