Figures · european
Giorgia Meloni
1977
Prime Minister of Italy since October 2022
Biography
President of Fratelli d'Italia. Took office October 2022. From 2022 onward Meloni's government dramatically expanded Italian energy purchases from Azerbaijan to replace Russian gas after the invasion of Ukraine, repeatedly visiting Baku and meeting Ilham Aliyev to consolidate the strategic partnership. In May 2026 she attended the European Political Community summit in Yerevan and flew the same day to Baku to meet Aliyev.
Events
| Year | Event | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Italy doubles Azerbaijani gas imports after Russian invasion of Ukraine | decision-maker |
| 2026 | Meloni same-day Yerevan to Baku visit | decision-maker |