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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met with Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Petr Macinka to discuss European security, economic competitiveness, energy policies and irregular migration.

In a statement following the meeting, Tajani said Italy and Czechia wanted to strengthen bilateral relations and jointly develop solutions to the challenges facing Europe. He noted that discussions also covered regional developments ranging from the Middle East to the Western Balkans, as well as migration and security issues.

Tajani stated that Europe needed to adopt a stronger and more pragmatic approach, emphasizing that the energy transition should not negatively affect economic growth, industry or employment. He also announced that the two countries would cooperate on next-generation nuclear energy.

Tajani said support for Ukraine would continue and that European security needed to be strengthened against cyberattacks and hybrid threats. He reported that the two ministers had also visited the cybersecurity center at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, explaining that the center aims to protect against cyberattacks and ensure the continuity of services provided to citizens.

He added that the two countries also aimed to expand cooperation to support investment, economic growth and stability in Africa, as well as to prevent irregular migration.