According to several Italian media reported on the 19th local time, in view of the rapid changes in the situation in Afghanistan, the Italian government is preparing to host a special G20 summit scheduled for the end of October before the G20 summit in-depth discussion of Afghanistan.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said in an interview with the media on the evening of the 17th local time that the purpose of the summit is to maximize the scope of dialogue so that the international community can reach a consensus on the three issues of refugees, terrorism and human rights.
19 local time, after attending the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting, Italian Foreign Minister DiMayo stressed the need to maintain close cooperation with allies to deal with the situation in Afghanistan, said Italy as the G20 presidency is planning to hold a special G20 summit. In addition, he said Italy would transfer 2,500 Afghan citizens from Afghanistan who had assisted Italian troops.