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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae on her party’s Lower House election victory on Sunday.

ROME, ITALY – 2026/02/05: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni awaits the arrival of the Chilean president in the courtyard of Palazzo Chigi. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted Chile’s President-elect José Antonio Kast at Palazzo Chigi in Rome ahead of his March 11 inauguration. Kast outlined his future government’s priorities, including economic growth, investment, crime prevention, and policies to support higher birth rates. Both leaders agreed to expand bilateral cooperation and strengthen dialogue with Latin American partners on energy security and critical raw-materials supply chains, highlighting closer political ties between Rome and Santiago. (Photo by Marco Iacobucci/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Meloni said she wishes her “dear friend Sanae” and the new Japanese parliament all the best in their work

Meloni posted the message on social media, which includes a photo of the two smiling leaders that was taken during her visit to Japan in January.

The Italian prime minister said in the post that she remembers the extraordinary welcome she received during her stay, which she said further strengthened the bond between the two countries.

She also said Italy will continue to walk alongside Japan with conviction to address global challenges, promote growth, security and stability, and deepen bilateral ties.
Recalling her January visit to Japan, Meloni said, “I always carry in my eyes and in my heart the extraordinary welcome I received during my visit in January, which further strengthened the bond between our Nations.” She added that Italy would “continue with conviction to walk alongside Japan to jointly address global challenges, promote growth, security and stability,” and extended her best wishes ” for good work to my dear friend Sanae and to the new Japanese Parliament.”

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also congratulated Takaichi in a post on X, saying, ” Congratulations @takaichi_sanae on your decisive victory in Japan’s general election.” He added, “I’m looking forward to working with you to further elevate the strong partnership between Canada and Japan, to create more opportunities for both our peoples.”

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