Robles holds a meeting with her Italian counterpart in which they emphasise the importance of the UNIFIL mission and support for Ukraine

The Minister for Defence, Margarita Robles, is received by her Italian counterpart, Guido Crosetto

Hence, both issues were the focus of a large part of the meeting between the Minister for Defence, Margarita Robles, and her Italian counterpart, Guido Crosetto, in which they stressed the importance of supporting the UNIFIL mission, which is essential for working for peace in an area where "successive Spanish contingents have done excellent work, joining forces to fulfil the mission's objectives."

"A mission that is necessary," said Robles, "to contribute to achieving a scenario of stability and to help the civilian population."

The ministers exchanged views on the future of UNIFIL, linked to the implementation of the recent ceasefire agreement and the deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces in southern Lebanon.

Moreover, after 1,000 days of war in Ukraine, they expressed concern about the escalation of recent events such as the involvement of troops from third countries or possible responses to the use of long-range weapons.

The Minister for Defence, Margarita Robles, hold a meeting with her Italian counterpart, Guido Crosetto

On this point, Robles reiterated Spain's commitment to "continue supporting Ukraine through the different mechanisms of the European Union and NATO, providing material and training."

"Defending Ukraine means defending just peace and democratic values," she said. Words agreed to by Guido Crosetto.

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