Pakistan, Jan. 9 -- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said it is "absolutely premature" to discuss Russia rejoining the G8 group. She made the remarks during a press briefing in Rome. Meloni emphasized that the decision requires careful consideration amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

However, Meloni agreed with French President Emmanuel Macron on the need for Europe to reopen dialogue with Russia. She noted that engagement could help address broader security and economic concerns. Dialogue does not mean immediate reintegration into international groups, she clarified.

The G8, a forum of leading industrialized nations, suspended Russia following the 2014 annexation of Crimea. Meloni highlighted that any discussion about reinstatem...