By Anthony Marcus, correspondent. Eurasia Business News, January 5, 2025. Article no.1365.

U.S. President elect Donald Trump had a surprise meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on January 5. This visit marks Meloni as the latest world leader to meet with Trump as he prepares for his upcoming inauguration.

Key Highlights from the Meeting

A warm Reception: Meloni received a positive welcome from attendees at Mar-a-Lago, where Trump introduced her to the crowd, praising her as a “fantastic woman” who has “really taken Europe by storm”.

Documentary Screening: The evening included a screening of a documentary focused on John Eastman, a lawyer associated with Trump’s attempts to contest the 2020 election results. This film addresses challenges faced by conservative lawyers in the legal system.

Notable Attendees: The gathering included key figures from Trump’s incoming administration, such as Senator Marco Rubio (designated Secretary of State), Representative Mike Waltz (national security adviser), and Scott Bessent (Treasury Secretary).

Discussion Topics

While specific details of their discussions were not disclosed, it is suggested that they may have addressed several pressing issues:

Geopolitical Concerns: Topics likely included Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and trade relations.

Meloni’s alignment with Trump’s foreign policy could lead to a more unified stance on issues such as immigration, NATO commitments, and support for peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. However, this alignment may complicate her previous commitments to a pro-Ukraine stance, especially if Trump adopts a more isolationist approach.

Middle Eastern Affairs: The situation involving an Italian journalist detained in Iran was also a potential discussion point, amid rising tensions between Italy and Iran following this incident.

Strengthening Relations: Meloni’s visit aimed to bolster ties with Trump ahead of his inauguration as the U.S. 47th president on Monday, January 20, reflecting her status as a significant ally due to her conservative background and political stability in Italy.

Meloni is scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden in Rome shortly after this visit, indicating her active diplomatic engagements on both sides of the Atlantic.

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