Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio
stressed the importance Rome gives to multilateralism as he took
part in an online event celebrating the 160th anniversary of
Italy's diplomatic relations with the United States during a
visit to Washington on Tuesday.
"Our support of multilateralism is central in our foreign
policy," Di Maio said, recalling the shared vales of Italy and
the USA.
"We intend to work in all the major multilateral fora, together
with the United States and our partners, to increase the
ambition on climate change, access to vaccines and to promote an
economic and socially sustainable recovery".
Di Maio said that "Italy's commitment towards NATO remains
resolute".
"As allies we are determined in our commitment to protect our
collective security and work together to maintain peace and
international stability".
The minister recalled the Italy's contribution to the
international security framework, including its efforts in
Afghanistan, Libya, Lebanon and Iraq.
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