Italy's Meloni and NATO chief to discuss alliance's future

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will meet in Rome on Thursday to discuss how to strengthen the alliance and address current security challenges.

The meeting comes amid growing concerns about the war in Ukraine and the rising tensions with Russia.

Meloni, who took office in October, has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine and has called for increased NATO support for the country.

Stoltenberg has said that NATO is committed to supporting Ukraine and that the alliance is working to strengthen its defenses in the face of Russian aggression.

The meeting between Meloni and Stoltenberg is expected to focus on several key issues, including:

• The war in Ukraine and NATO's response
• The strengthening of NATO's defenses
• The future of the alliance

The meeting will also be an opportunity for Meloni and Stoltenberg to discuss other issues of mutual concern, such as the situation in the Balkans and the threat of terrorism.