ROME, ITALY - APRIL 29, 2025: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome on Tuesday, April 29, during an official visit to Italy at the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The meeting took place as part of Erdogan’s visit to attend the 4th Intergovernmental Summit between Türkiye and Italy. The summit is expected to focus on steps to enhance cooperation between Türkiye and Italy, along with discussions of current regional and global issues. Several bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening the legal framework of relations are also set to be signed, and a business forum with participation from both countries' business communities is planned. Accompanying Erdogan are a host of top Turkish officials and advisors, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, National Defense Minister Yasar Guler, Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir, Trade Minister Omer Bolat, Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas, Youth and Sports Minister Osman Askin Bak, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, National Intelligence Organization head Ibrahim Kalin, Communications Director Fahrettin Altun, Chief Advisor to the President on Foreign Policy and Security Akif Cagatay Kilic, and Defense Industry Agency head Haluk Gorgun.