(ANSA) - ROME, DEC 10 - Premier Giorgia Meloni told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the phone Tuesday that Syria's unity must be preserved, stressing the need for a peaceful and inclusive transition to bolster regional stability.
    "The Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, had a telephone conversation today with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on the latest developments in the situation in Syria," her office at Palazzo Chigi said.
    "The conversation allowed Premier Meloni to reiterate the importance of preserving the unity and territorial integrity of Syria and of ensuring a peaceful and inclusive transition that can also contribute to regional stability".
    Meloni "also underlined the absolute necessity of guaranteeing the safety of civilians and protecting all minorities present in Syria, including the Christian one," the Chigi statement said.
    "In light of the rapid evolution of the situation on the ground," the statement reads, "thanthe two leaders agreed to remain in close contact". (ANSA).