Meeting with Prime Minister Burnham of the United Kingdom
NULLPEN · Source published 11/12/2026, 6:02:39 PM UTCThe President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met today with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham, in the margins of the European Political Community summit in Dublin. The meeting provided an opportunity to confirm the strength of bilateral relations as well as the common will to further boost cooperation between Italy and the United Kingdom, in particular on security and defence – starting with the strategic collaboration as part of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The two leaders also discussed the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, reaffirming their support for Kyiv and the importance of ensuring Europe’s full involvement in the negotiation process for a just and lasting peace. Lastly, cooperation between the United Kingdom and the European Union was discussed during the meeting, also ahead of the next EU-UK Summit on 20 November, paying particular attention to security and the fight against irregular immigration.
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