Diplomatic Bridge: Meloni's Surprise Florida Visit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Florida to meet with President-elect Donald Trump, discussing issues like industrial cooperation and the detained Italian journalist, Cecilia Sala. The unannounced meeting highlights Italy's potential as a diplomatic bridge between the EU and the USA.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made an unexpected trip to Florida, meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence. This unannounced visit, just before Trump's inauguration, further establishes Meloni as a pivotal diplomatic figure.

The meeting focused on a range of issues, including peace initiatives and industrial cooperation, as well as the case of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran. Although specifics were not disclosed, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini praised Meloni's efforts in addressing these significant diplomatic concerns.

Meloni, who leads a right-wing coalition in Italy, has forged strong ties with influential figures like Elon Musk. Her visit to Trump highlights Italy's role as a potential diplomatic bridge between the European Union and the United States, ahead of her scheduled talks with President Joe Biden in Rome.

(With inputs from agencies.)