In the final press conference of the G7 summit, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her satisfaction and pride in the success of the summit. She highlighted that Italy had been at the center of the world during the summit and commended the nation for its ability to impress and set the course.
Meloni discussed key themes addressed by the leaders at the summit, including partnership-based development for African nations, support for Ukraine, the Middle East conflict, and the importance of humanitarian aid. She also talked about the importance of discussing artificial intelligence on an international level and stressed the need to approach the topic with nuance.
The Prime Minister clarified that controversies over the summit declaration were unfounded, particularly regarding abortion and LGBT rights. She emphasized that the Italian government had not taken any steps back on these issues. Meloni also highlighted discussions on addressing the root causes of migration and the need for a global coalition against human traffickers.
In closing, Meloni expressed gratitude to Puglia for hosting the summit and underscored Italy’s ability to organize events of global importance. She praised the teamwork that made the summit a success and reminded the Italian people of their capabilities.