04.11.2026 22:30
Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi met with Italian Minister of Interior Matteo Piantedosi and the accompanying delegation. During the meeting, the development of security cooperation between the two countries, combating irregular migration and migrant smuggling, counter-terrorism, and joint efforts against organized crime organizations were discussed. The Italian delegation proposed establishing joint investigation and research teams within the scope of combating new-generation criminal organizations.
Minister of the Interior Mustafa Çiftçi discussed irregular migration, counter-terrorism, and the fight against organized criminal organizations in his meeting with Italian Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi. At the meeting, a proposal to establish joint investigation and research teams against new-generation criminal organizations in Italy was raised.
Minister of the Interior Mustafa Çiftçi hosted Italian Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi and his accompanying delegation at the Ministry. In the meeting, where security cooperation between the two countries was discussed, many topics were evaluated, from combating irregular migration and migrant smuggling to counter-terrorism, and from organized criminal organizations to the extradition of criminals.
PROPOSAL FOR A JOINT TEAM FOR CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ITALY
At the meeting, an expectation of cooperation was expressed on developing joint efforts within the scope of combating irregular migration in the Mediterranean and on preventing the financing and propaganda activities of terrorist organizations.
Minister Çiftçi also shared with his counterpart his expectations regarding the extradition to Türkiye of the leaders and members of new-generation criminal organizations operating in Italy.
Italian Minister of the Interior Piantedosi, for his part, stated that they would take a determined stance against new-generation criminal organizations in his country. Piantedosi proposed establishing joint investigation and research teams to combat criminal networks more effectively.
"JOINT FIGHT AGAINST TRANSBOUNDARY THREATS"
Mustafa Çiftçi, making a statement regarding the meeting, emphasized that the fight against cross-border threats is possible through strong international solidarity and effective cooperation.
Stating that, under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the fight against terrorism and organized criminal organizations is resolutely continuing in line with the goals of a "Terror-Free Türkiye" and a "Terror-Free Region," Çiftçi expressed that they aim to carry security cooperation with NATO ally and strategic partner Italy further forward with concrete steps.
Çiftçi thanked his Italian counterpart Piantedosi for his kind visit and constructive talks.