13.10.2025 19:10
The conversation between President Erdoğan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made headlines at the peace summit in Egypt. Erdoğan said to Meloni, "I need to get you to quit smoking," to which the Italian Prime Minister replied, "No." Erdoğan and French President Macron burst into laughter at Meloni's response.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continues his contacts in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, where he arrived to attend the Peace Summit on Gaza. Before the summit to be held in Sharm El-Sheikh, President Erdoğan held meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
ERDOĞAN TO MELONI: I NEED TO QUIT SMOKING
Interesting moments occurred while Erdoğan and other leaders were chatting informally. Erdoğan, who told Meloni that he looked good, said, "I need to quit smoking."
MELONI'S RESPONSE MADE EVERYONE LAUGH
Surprised by Erdoğan's remark, Meloni replied with a laugh, "No." Erdoğan and French President Macron burst into laughter at Meloni's response.