Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) welcomes Argentine President Javier Milei in Rome, Italy, on Feb. 12, 2024. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted newly-elected Argentine President Javier Milei in Rome on Monday, discussing a wide range of issues including energy and agriculture. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
ROME, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted newly-elected Argentine President Javier Milei in Rome on Monday, discussing a wide range of issues including energy and agriculture.
The leaders discussed "the development of new partnerships in key economic sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and agriculture and food," according to a statement from the Italian government.
Describing the meeting as "positive," Meloni said on social media platform X that the two countries "boast a deep historical and cultural bond which we hope will continue for renewed cooperation in various fields."
Italy is a major trading partner of Argentina in Europe, and a significant portion of Argentina's population is thought to be of Italian descent. ■
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) greets Argentine President Javier Milei in Rome, Italy, on Feb. 12, 2024. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted newly-elected Argentine President Javier Milei in Rome on Monday, discussing a wide range of issues including energy and agriculture. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) welcomes Argentine President Javier Milei in Rome, Italy, on Feb. 12, 2024. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted newly-elected Argentine President Javier Milei in Rome on Monday, discussing a wide range of issues including energy and agriculture. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (C) welcomes Argentine President Javier Milei (L) in Rome, Italy, on Feb. 12, 2024. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted newly-elected Argentine President Javier Milei in Rome on Monday, discussing a wide range of issues including energy and agriculture. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinh