Germany and Italy want to further expand their relations. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed on Thursday in Rome that this autumn for the first time since 2016 again German-Italian government consultations are about to happen.
These are meetings of heads of government and various ministers on both sides, who only have particularly close partners or particularly important countries for Germany, such as China, India or Brazil from the.
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The last meeting with Italy took place in Maranello, northern Italy, seven years ago. The next one is now planned again in Germany. So one must also Action plan to deepen relationships both countries are decided, that already planned from the end of 2021when Mario Draghi was prime minister.
Italy is an important partner and a reliable friend for us.
chancellor Olaf Scholz
Meloni now leads a three-party right-wing alliance. Fears that the government could pose a threat to European cohesion have so far not materialized.
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Scholz thanked Meloni for the “warm welcome” in Rome and emphasized “how close and trusting the relations between our countries are.” “Italy is an important partner and a reliable friend for us,” he said. (dpa)