00:00German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signed the new
00:07German-Italian action plan in Rome on Friday. The plan includes common objectives and initiatives
00:13from economy to technology to closer cooperation in defence and security.
00:19In the morning, Meloni greeted Merz at Villa Pamphili, where both leaders took part in a
00:24welcome ceremony before they were due to sit down for discussions.
00:30The summit comes amid disarray on the international scene, caused in part by US President Donald
00:36Trump's threats to annex Greenland. The two governments stressed the importance of the
00:42transatlantic link between Europe and the United States while reaffirming their commitment to
00:47upholding international law. The morning meeting was followed by a press conference and further
00:53talks between Italian and German business leaders later in the day.
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