Italy tells Rubio that Europe needs America and vice versa on Day 2 of US fence-mending visit
Tajani said trans-Atlantic ties remain strong as Rubio wrapped up talks aimed at easing disputes over Iran, trade and defense cooperation.
- On Friday, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that "Europe needs the United States, and vice versa," concluding a two-day fence-mending visit to Italy and the Vatican.
- President Donald Trump's tariffs, complaints regarding Europe's stance on the Iran war, and attacks on Pope Leo XIV fueled weeks of sharp disagreements between the allies before the visit.
- During a 2-hour visit Thursday, Rubio met with Leo and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin to discuss "efforts to achieve a durable peace in the Middle East."
- Italy remains opposed to the Iran war, with officials reiterating that any use of Italian bases for offensive operations requires parliamentary approval following March disputes over bomber landings at Sigonella.
- The United States has pulled 5,000 troops from Germany and threatened further withdrawals from Italy and Spain, forcing Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni to balance strategic partnership maintenance with domestic political strain.
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The Latest: Rubio meets with Italian leaders on Day 2 of US fence-mending visit
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said he told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Europe needs the United States, and vice versa, as America’s top diplomat wrapped up two days of fence-mending talks in Italy and the Vatican following…
After the bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister he will go to Palazzo Chigi (ANSA)
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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says Europe and US need each other after talks with Marco Rubio
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said he told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, that Europe needs the United States and vice versa. This comes after America’s top diplomat wrapped up two days of fence-mending talks in Italy and the Vatican following weeks of tensions over the US-Israeli war in Iran. Tajani said the two leaders discussed the Iran war and spillover into Lebanon, as well as the situation in Venezuela and Cuba.
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