Italy's Meloni and Hungary's Orbán Discuss Ukraine Peace and Migration Policies

The leaders emphasized cooperation on Ukraine's reconstruction and migration challenges during a meeting in Rome.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met in Rome to discuss key international issues, including Ukraine and migration.
Both leaders reiterated their support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, in line with the United Nations Charter and international law.
They pledged their nations' commitment to Ukraine's reconstruction, with a recovery conference planned in Rome for July 2025.
Discussions also focused on addressing irregular migration, advocating for stronger cooperation with origin and transit countries to combat human trafficking and smuggling.
Meloni and Orbán highlighted the need for updated EU legal frameworks to streamline migrant returns and emphasized the role of safe country agreements, such as the Italy-Albania model.