Readout of the PM's call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Readout of the Prime Minister’s call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

“The Prime Minister spoke to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this morning.

“They discussed ongoing UK – Italy collaboration to tackle criminal people smuggling gangs and deal with illegal migration.

“The Prime Minister noted the passage of the Italy-Albania agreement, and leaders agreed to continue working closely together to develop innovative partnerships across Europe and with countries along the migration route.

“The Prime Minister welcomed the agreement of a new European Union funding package for Ukraine, following the UK’s commitment of £2.5 billion in military assistance last month, stressing the importance of maintaining international support for Ukraine’s defence against Russian aggression.

“They also discussed wider UK-Italy defence and security cooperation, including the successful Global Combat Air Programme to develop next-generation fighter jets.”