Meloni speaks to Scholz, focus on aid to Kyiv

(ANSA) - ROME, JAN 9 - Premier Giorgia Meloni has spoken to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in preparation for the extraordinary European summit in Brussels on February 1, said a statement issued by the premier's office at Palazzo Chigi on Tuesday evening "The two heads of government discussed the main international and European issues ahead of the extraordinary European Council on 1 February, focusing in particular on military and financial support for Ukraine," the statement said.
    "President Meloni also presented the priorities of the Italian G7 Presidency," the statement added.
    Italy holds the duty presidency of the G7 Group in 2024. (ANSA).