ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 30. The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, speaking at the plenary session on the second day of the Astana International Forum, noted that cooperation between Central Asia and Italy is focused on developing digital and physical infrastructure, Trend reports.
“In this context, the Middle Corridor is considered one of the most promising and attractive directions. We are convinced that the initiative to implement this project, launched in Samarkand with the support of the European Union, will become an important element of strategic cooperation and will make a significant contribution to the development of supply chains and sustainability,” Meloni noted.
She also emphasized the cooperation between Central Asia and Italy:
“Environmental challenges are also at the center of my attention. We are now renewing efforts to save the Aral Sea and preserve its heritage. It is our duty, and we must protect it. The Italian Climate Fund is an important tool that can be used to implement joint projects,” she noted.
Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni is on an official visit to Kazakhstan. Yesterday, at Kazakhstan’s capital airport, Giorgia Meloni was personally welcomed by the country’s President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.