The US welcomed Italy’s bid to host the World Expo in 2030, acknowledging the opportunity of using the Expo as an inclusive platform to find shared solutions to common challenges.
The White House issued a statement, in which it affirmed that Washington welcomed the participation of Italy in the Minerals Security Partnership and its intention to join the steering committee of the Blue Dot Network.
U.S. President Joe Biden held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and reaffirmed the unshakable alliance, strategic partnership, and deep friendship between the two countries.
“The two sides also stressed their support for the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment. Italy also confirms that the Italian Presidency of the G7 will support the Global Coalition to address synthetic drug threats,” the statement read.
They also showed support for the progress on food systems transformation reported at the Stocktaking Moment of the UN Food Systems Summit held in Rome during 24-26 July.
“Both sides also commit to further coordination on Ukraine’s reconstruction and recognized the role Italy will play in this effort, with Italy’s presidency of the G7 in 2024 and hosting of the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference in 2025.”
