16 APR 2026
Global

Albanian PM kneels before Italian PM

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:18 UTC · 3 sources

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has again delivered his signature one-knee greeting to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a meeting at Palazzo Chigi in Rome. The symbolic gesture, which Rama has performed for Meloni on previous occasions, occurred as the two leaders discussed bilateral relations between their countries. The meeting in Rome focused on strengthening political and economic ties between Albania and Italy. The kneeling greeting has become a recognizable diplomatic gesture between the two leaders.

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6h ago@Osint613

The event occurred at Palazzo Chigi, and the post includes media of the greeting.

6h ago@visegrad24

The meeting took place at Palazzo Chigi in Rome, and the leaders discussed bilateral relations.

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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:18 UTC · First reported: 8h ago