Meloni phones UAE president, to attend G7

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 27 - Premier Giorgia Meloni on Monday phoned United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan who told her he will attend the 50th Group of Seven Summit in Puglia on June 13-15, Palazzo Cigi said.
    "Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had a telephone conversation today with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan", said the PM's office.
    "During the course of the conversation the excellent state of bilateral relations was shared, particularly on the economic and commercial front and the possible further areas of collaboration and investment, also in the light of the recent creation of the Maestral joint venture between Fincantieri and the Emirati Edge Group," it said.
    The premier, the communiqué went on to say, "finally thanked her interlocutor for confirming his participation in the G7 Summit at Borgo Egnazia". (ANSA).