Real Reason I Cannot Quit Smoking—Giogia Meloni, Italian Prime Minister (Video)

Real Reason I Cannot Quit Smoking

 

OpenLife Nigeria reports that Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has disclosed the real reason she can’t stop smoking.

During a light-hearted exchange, Meloni was challenged by Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan regarding her smoking habit.

Before then, Erdoğan has taken a pledge to make Turkey a smoking-free country.

During the conversation, Erdoğan told the Italian leader that she looks “great,” but he wants to ensure that she stops smoking.

The Turkish President’s remark drew laughter from French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Macron then joined the conversation and said it was “impossible” to stop Meloni from smoking.

In response, the Italian Prime Minister said, “I know, I know. I don’t want to kill somebody.”

Recently, Meloni shared in a book that she has again started smoking cigarettes. This came after she quit the habit nearly 13 years ago.

She further joked that this habit helped her bond with several other leaders around the world, including Tunisian President Kais Saied.

But on a large scale, Prime Minister Giogia Meloni has been enjoying adulation from world leaders because of her administrative competence, leadership focus and commitments to global peace.

Among the world leaders is President Donald Trump who recently heaped praises on Giorgia Meloni.

President Trump had arrived at the venue after his address at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament.

Speaking at the summit, Trump claimed that now it was politically risky to call a woman “beautiful.”

“I’m not allowed to say it because usually it’s the end of your political career if you say it. She’s a beautiful young woman,” the US President said.

He then quipped that using “beautiful” for a woman in the US means the “end of your political career, but I’ll take my chances!”

Looking at Meloni, Trump said, “You don’t mind being called beautiful, right? Because you are.”

Trump did not stop here and later went on to say that Meloni is “incredible” and respected by everyone in Italy. He even called her a “very successful politician.”

Over the years, the Italian Prime Minister has had close ties with Trump and his administration.

Speaking at the event, she highlighted Italy’s openness towards recognizing a Palestinian state. This came after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

“Clearly, if the plan is implemented, Italy’s recognition of Palestine will certainly be closer,” she stated.

Only recently, Meloni disclosed that she has started smoking again after quitting the habit around 13 years ago.

Giorgia Meloni, 48, is a single parent after parting ways with her long-time partner, Andrea Giambruno.