Di Maio
During their meeting, they discussed means of boosting bilateral ties in different fields, as well as regional and international issues of common concern.
Italy on Saturday said "arrogant" France risked becoming its "No.1 enemy" on migration issues.
Anti-establishment leader Luigi Di Maio made a move Wednesday to resurrect a populist coalition that collapsed at the weekend.
Members of Italy's anti-establishment 5-Star Movemen began voting on Thursday to elect their leader and candidate for prime minister.