British News Agency

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Paris, France. Tajani shared a statement regarding the meeting on his social media account.

During the meeting, Tajani reiterated Italy's support for efforts to reduce tensions in Ukraine, the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Gulf region. Stating that Italy supports US initiatives promoting dialogue and the negotiated resolution of conflicts, Tajani referred to the ongoing talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.

Tajani said their aim was for these talks to pave the way for a negotiation process that would strengthen Ukraine, support its independence and security, and at the same time reinforce Europe's overall security.

Tajani also noted that Venezuela was discussed during the meeting, saying he raised the situation of Italian citizens who remain detained in the country and thanked Rubio for his efforts on the matter. He added that they would continue working together to strengthen stability in Venezuela and help the country complete its democratic process leading to elections.