Turkey and Italy strengthen ties with trade and defence agreements

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni shake hands following their meeting at in Rome (Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse via AP)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday observed the formal exchange of a dozen co-operation agreements, including on defence, as part of efforts to strengthen ties between the two nations.

Mr Erdogan was in Rome to attend a fourth so-called Intergovernmental Summit between Italy and Turkey that aims to boost trade and co-operation.