Overview

• The Italy–Turkey summit in Rome concluded with the signing of over ten commercial agreements targeting sectors such as energy, defense, infrastructure, and sports events.
• A business forum featuring 500 companies and 150 business-to-business meetings followed the summit, emphasizing economic integration between the two nations.
• Italy remains Turkey’s top Mediterranean trading partner, with trade volume reaching $32.2 billion in 2024, and both nations aim to strengthen this economic relationship further.
• Key discussions during the summit included the Ukraine crisis, Middle East tensions, migration management, and NATO coordination, highlighting Turkey’s strategic role as a regional mediator.
• The leaders underscored defense cooperation, building on earlier agreements such as the Leonardo–Baykar drone partnership, and explored joint initiatives like a bid to host the 2032 UEFA European Football Championship.