Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The visit of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan has been officially postponed due to the tragic news of the death of Pope Francis. This was reported by ANSA, citing sources from Palazzo Chigi.

The funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, 26 April 2025.

According to the Prime Minister’s office, the trip, originally scheduled for Friday through Sunday, will be rescheduled to the coming weeks. The exact date of the visit is expected to be announced later.