Meloni’s domestic stability is portrayed as a multiplier for international credibility, enabling a shift from episodic diplomacy to a sustained, asset-backed foreign policy trajectory with partners like Erdogan, signaling a new pragmatic course in Italy’s approach to long-term cooperation.

The Italy–Türkiye relationship is highlighted as a central test of Meloni’s pragmatic diplomacy, moving from opposition to a cooperative partnership on migration, energy security, NATO dynamics, and regional stability.

Domestic steadiness under Meloni has allowed Italy to pursue a long-term foreign policy vision, rebuilding influence in the Mediterranean, Africa, Central Asia, and the Far East through complex bilateral ties.

A landmark agreement emerged between Leonardo and Baykar to co-produce drones, signaling deep technology transfer and long-term industrial asset-building anchored by Italian and Turkish interests, with the LBA Systems operating mid-2026.

Key milestones in the Italy–Türkiye axis include Meloni’s January 2024 talks with Erdogan in Istanbul, a April 2025 Rome intergovernmental summit that yielded 11 bilateral agreements, and a cooperation framework featuring a Leonardo–Baykar defense collaboration with a potential $100 billion 10-year market outlook.

Trade and investment between Italy and Türkiye are robust, with trade surpassing €32 billion and strong Italian corporate presence in Türkiye alongside rising Turkish investments in Italy.

Italy’s international attractiveness improved markedly, rising from 22nd to 17th globally between 2022 and 2026, with a 7.3-point gain in its overall score, reflecting stronger negotiating credibility in multilateral settings and during Italy’s 2024 G7 Presidency.

The bilateral framework includes a trilateral mechanism with Libya, aligning Rome and Ankara on security, energy, migration, and defense within a shared NATO context to reinforce a broader strategic partnership.

On September 4, 2026, Meloni’s government became the longest-serving in Italy’s history with 1,413 consecutive days in office, underscoring a structural shift driven by voter disaffection and a stable center-right coalition.