Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni discussed relations with China and the war in Ukraine during a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Indonesia on Tuesday. The talks also focused on the strength of the transatlantic alliance and excellent cooperation to address global challenges, from economic growth to common security, a statement by the Italian premier's office said.

The leaders reaffirmed the deep and lasting ties between the nations and the strong interest in further strengthening the partnership in the many areas of mutual interest. The White House said the leaders met to "coordinate responses to a range of global challenges, including those posed by the People's Republic of China, the climate crisis, and Russia's use of energy as a weapon.