Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also the Prime Minister, sent a thank-you letter to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for the invitation to participate in the communication session of the G7 summit, scheduled to be held in Italy on June 14, 2024. The letter included an apology from the Crown Prince for his inability to attend due to commitments related to overseeing the Hajj season. He also emphasized the depth of the relations between Saudi Arabia and Italy, wishing success to the summit's proceedings. This year's Hajj season begins on the eighth day of Dhul-Hijjah, which coincides with June 14, 2024, and will last for six days.