Giorgia Meloni's mission to Asia has been postponed: all the reasons behind the decision.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's decision to postpone Italy's diplomatic mission to Asia immediately drew attention and raised questions both within the national political landscape and among international partners. Between economic issues, delicate international relations, and internal political tensions, the postponement could have significant repercussions on Italy's role in Asia and the credibility of its diplomacy.

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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has officially postponed her mission to the Indo-Pacific, originally scheduled for August 31st to September 8th in five Asian countries: Bangladesh, Singapore, Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan. The decision, anticipated in recent days by sources at Palazzo Chigi, follows developments in the Ukraine peace process and ongoing international talks, which have complicated planning for the trip.

The mission, months in the making and considered a strategic hub for Italy's new international presence, would have marked a key step in strengthening Italy's role as a bridge between the West and Asia along the main maritime and trade routes.

The visit was divided into multiple stages , including participation in Expo 2025 in Osaka and official meetings in Tokyo, Seoul, Hanoi, Singapore, and Dhaka. The postponement reflects the prime minister's priority on international dialogue to seek solutions to the war between Russia and Ukraine while also managing domestic commitments.