Italian minister of defense rushed to hospital

Published May 22nd, 2024 - 09:27 GMT
Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto
Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto speaks during a joint press conference with Britain's Defence Secretary Grant Shapps (not pictured) and Japan's Defense Minister Minoru Kihara (not pictured) after a signing ceremony for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo on December 14, 2023. (Photo by David Mareuil / POOL / AFP)
 

ROME

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto was rushed to the hospital Tuesday after feeling unwell during a meeting of Italy’s Supreme Defense Council.

Citing sources, Italy’s Rai News reported that the meeting chaired by President Sergio Mattarella discussed defense and security matters.

Following a consultation with a doctor, Crosetto was taken to San Carlo di Nancy Hospital for further checks.

He was hospitalized in February at the same facility for pericarditis, a swelling and irritation of the thin saclike membrane surrounding the heart.

Crosetto has been serving as defense minister since 2022 in the coalition government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Italy’s defense minister rushed to hospital

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