HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Italian Diplomatic Advisor Francesco Talò hide Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Italian Diplomatic Advisor Francesco Talò Readout Office of the Spokesperson December 7, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Diplomatic Advisor, Ambassador Francesco Talò, today in Rome to discuss issues of mutual concern. They underscored our shared determination to support the transatlantic alliance and the deep and enduring bilateral partnership between the United States and Italy. They also stressed the importance of continued support to Ukraine and strengthening energy security, as well as the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Tags Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Deputy Secretary Trip Energy Italy Office of the Spokesperson Security Ukraine