"We want to further strengthen relations with Vienna and the Italian-Austrian economic cooperation in favor of our companies' exports. The enlargement in the Balkans, the fight against irregular immigration, and shared international challenges are priorities we share with Austria," Tajani wrote on X.

Meinl-Reisinger Met Italian Counterpart Tajani

"We will continue to work together, also within the EU, to contribute to a more solid, secure, and competitive Europe," said Tajani, who also holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government and is the head of the conservative ruling party Forza Italia.

Meanwhile, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto congratulated his Austrian counterpart Klaudia Tanner on her reappointment. "I look forward to continuing to work with Klaudia Tanner," wrote Crosetto, a minister from the ranks of the right-wing ruling party Fratelli d'Italia.

(APA/Red)

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