In a notable meeting held in Rome on Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni engaged in a productive discussion covering a wide range of topics. The encounter followed Musk’s brief meeting with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani earlier in the day.
According to a government source, the meeting between Musk and Meloni was characterized by a cordial atmosphere, with both individuals exhibiting a positive rapport. A video recording of the encounter showcased the CEO and the Prime Minister conversing amiably, exuding a sense of comfort and ease.
In a tweet, Prime Minister Meloni expressed her warm welcome to Musk at the Palazzo Chigi and highlighted the critical subjects addressed during their discussion. These included innovation, artificial intelligence, the European market, and an intriguing topic close to Musk’s heart – birth rates. The CEO has previously expressed his interest in addressing declining birth rates through social media platforms.
Ho accolto con grande piacere oggi a Palazzo Chigi @elonmusk. Un incontro molto proficuo e un momento di grande cordialità dove abbiamo affrontato alcuni temi cruciali: innovazione, opportunità e rischi dell'intelligenza artificiale, regole europee di mercato e natalità. Avanti… pic.twitter.com/MOQlirj7XC
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) June 15, 2023
“I welcomed today at Palazzo Chigi Elon Musk with great pleasure. A very fruitful meeting and a moment of great cordiality where we addressed some crucial issues: innovation, opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence, European market rules, and birth rates. Forward towards the future challenges that unite us,” Meloni tweeted.
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Musk’s recent engagements with prominent figures in various countries demonstrate his proactive approach to expanding his companies, notably Tesla. During his recent visit to China, Musk held meetings with high-ranking officials, including Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Minister of Commerce, and Minister of Industry and Information Technology. These discussions revolved around the expansion of Gigafactory Shanghai and plans for establishing a Megafactory in the country, which would manufacture the Megapack grid-scale battery. Considering these developments, the possibility of a Tesla facility in Italy emerges as a promising prospect.
With his relentless pursuit of technological advancement and sustainable transportation solutions, Elon Musk continues to foster collaborative relationships with influential figures worldwide. As his visionary ventures unfold, the outcomes of these diplomatic encounters are eagerly anticipated, as they hold the potential to shape the future of innovation and global cooperation.
