Elysee outlines Franco-Italian priorities for cooperation and security - Speech Brief
25 June 2026 00:00 UTC · Elysee · Elysee Statement · Source · Email X Link

Elysee outlines Franco-Italian priorities for cooperation and security

Key points

  • Quirinal Treaty as cornerstone of Franco-Italian relations
  • Strong support for Ukraine and targeted measures against Russia

TL;DR

  • Celebrate friendship and Quirinal Treaty signed 26 November 2021
  • Quirinal Treaty described as cornerstone and instrument for EU prosperity
  • Commit to deepen bilateral cooperation across political, economic, social, educational, scientific, cultural and industrial sectors
  • Reaffirm support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and pledge political, financial, economic, humanitarian, diplomatic and military support
  • Determine to exert pressure on Russia, including further sanctions, targeting energy revenues, disrupting its financial sector and combating its shadow fleet
  • Prioritise Mediterranean stability, support the Pact for the Mediterranean, advocate a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, and support Lebanon including a security mission in autumn 2026
Original text

1 Programme géopolitique 2 Compétitivité 3 Énergie 4 Élargissement du l’Union européenne 5 Migration 6 Défense 7 Espace 8 Cadre financier pluriannuel 9 Agriculture 10 Recherche 11 Numérique 12 Faire face à la triple crise planétaire 13 Faire face aux menaces internationales 14 Enjeux transfrontaliers 15 Éducation, liens humains et culturels 1 Programme géopolitique 2 Compétitivité 3 Énergie 4 Élargissement du l’Union...

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