Pursuant to their shared goal of advancing bilateral space cooperation as declared by their leaders, the Government of the USA and the Government of the Italian Republic held their first bilateral Space Dialogue in Rome, Italy on October 10-11, 2024.  The convening of the inaugural U.S.-Italy Space Dialogue follows the commitment from Prime Minister Meloni and President Biden to strengthen space cooperation in July 2023.

The Vice-President on the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani sent a message highlighting the importance of deepening bilateral cooperation on space affairs in the framework of the strategic partnership between Italy and the United States.