Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her 'astonishment' on Saturday regarding the statements of US President Donald Trump. She emphasized that such comments cause serious concern. According to her, the relations between Italy and the US are of strategic importance and require a respectful dialogue. Meloni stated that she expects clarifications from the American side. She also added that Italy remains a reliable partner in NATO and is committed to shared values. These statements came as a surprise to the Italian leadership, which seeks stable and predictable relations with Washington. It is expected that further diplomatic steps will be taken to clarify the situation in the near future.
