Rome, May 6 (LaPresse) – While awaiting a possible breakthrough in the negotiation process between the United States and Iran, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held a number of meetings at the Farnesina to strengthen negotiation prospects in the region. On the situation in Lebanon, in parallel with the U.S.-mediated negotiations between Jerusalem and Beirut, Italy is working with the United Nations and partners participating in Unifil to explore a new path for the country’s stabilization. In the post-Unifil phase – the UN mission will end at the end of 2026 – Italy is studying forms of support for peace initiatives also through strengthening the capacities of the Lebanese state and armed forces. On the effects of a blockade of Hormuz, while awaiting a possible positive resolution of the stalemate between the U.S. and Iran, the minister proposed strengthening international coordination to protect the flows of energy supplies and fertilizers, essential for the economic and social stability of Europe and Africa. Tomorrow Minister Tajani will co-chair, together with the Croatian Foreign Minister (as rotating president of the MED9) and the Director-General of FAO, a ministerial meeting with more than 40 countries and regional and international organizations – including the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Arab League – to strengthen political coordination on food security and access to fertilizers from the Strait of Hormuz.