Italian Ministry of foreign Affairs: countries of the group of seven recognized the importance of dialogue with Moscow
The Minister of foreign Affairs of Italy Angelino Alfano said that this “does not diminish the pressure on Russia in terms of its responsibilities in the Ukrainian crisis”.
ROME, may 27. /Offset. TASS Faith Shcherbakov/. Countries of the group of seven recognized the importance of dialogue with Moscow, which is required to search for and develop solutions to major international crises, and for joint responses to modern challenges, beginning with terrorism. This in an exclusive interview with TASS said the Minister of foreign Affairs of Italy Angelino Alfano.
“The countries of the group of seven recognized the importance of dialogue with Moscow, which is required to search for and develop solutions to major international crises, and for joint responses to modern challenges, ranging from terrorism,” — said the Minister.
However, he noted that it “does not diminish the pressure on Russia in terms of its responsibilities in the Ukrainian crisis, which forced countries “the seven” to introduce restrictive measures in different formats (at the EU level and national level)”.
“With regard to European sanctions, their duration depends on the implementation of the Minsk agreements, and this remains a benchmark for Italy,” said the Minister.
In Taormina, in Sicily ends with a summit of the group of seven, which on the first day of work on Friday, discussed relations with Russia, although this topic is not included in the main agenda. The presidency of the “seven” Italy has repeatedly stated that one of the objectives is the stabilization of the constructive dialogue of the Russian Federation on international issues. In particular, the paragraph contained in the final Declaration of the meeting of foreign Ministers “the seven”, which was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister on 10-11 April in Lucca. It is expected to be reflected in the final Declaration of the heads of state and government, which will be released upon completion of the summit.