Dublin, November 12 (askanews) – On the sidelines of the European Political Community Summit in Dublin, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The meeting, according to a statement from Palazzo Chigi, confirmed the strength of bilateral relations and the shared desire to further strengthen cooperation between Italy and the United Kingdom, particularly on security and defense issues, starting with strategic collaboration under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The two leaders also discussed the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, reiterating their support for Kiev and the importance of ensuring full European involvement in the negotiation process for a just and lasting peace. Finally, during the meeting, cooperation between the United Kingdom and the European Union was discussed, particularly in view of the upcoming EU-UK Summit on November 20, with particular attention to security and the fight against irregular immigration.
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