Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has earned recognition from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as her government became the longest-serving administration in Italy’s republican history. Erdoğan extended his congratulations to Meloni, acknowledging the historic milestone after her government completed 1,413 consecutive days in office, surpassing the previous record of 1,412 days set by former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s second tenure from 2001 to 2005.
Since taking office in October 2022 as Italy’s first female prime minister, Meloni has fostered a close relationship with Erdoğan. The two leaders have engaged in ongoing discussions focused on strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation. Erdoğan expressed his belief that the deepening ties between Türkiye and Italy would continue to grow stronger under Meloni’s leadership.
Key areas of collaboration between Türkiye and Italy have included trade, investment, defense, energy, and migration, with both nations coordinating on important regional issues such as the situations in Libya and Ukraine. The partnership was further solidified during the fourth Türkiye-Italy Intergovernmental Summit held in Rome in April 2025, where several agreements were reached to bolster their strategic and economic alliance.
Meloni and Erdoğan have maintained regular dialogue, most recently meeting during the NATO summit in Ankara in July. At this gathering, they reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing trade, mutual investment, and cooperation across defense and other strategic sectors. Their ongoing partnership underscores a shared vision for increased collaboration and regional stability.