ROME (ITALPRESS) – “Italy has never changed its basic geo-political positioning. Our governments have always remained loyal to the Atlantic Alliance. It should be added that Joe Biden’s government has changed its approach compared to the previous Trump administration. . Rome and Washington have never been so close. This US administration is certainly not isolationist, we are perfectly aligned on fundamental issues, such as the defense of human rights, or the environment “. This was stated in an interview with Corriere della Sera by Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio. “Italy is a fundamental ally of the new American policy. Biden and his administration have anticipated the choices on Afghanistan, they assure me of their support in Libya”, underlines the minister, who when asked if Biden has promised that he will send vaccines in Italy replies: “We will talk about it later, we agree that vaccines cannot be used as foreign policy tools”. The newly elected Biden condemned Prince Mohammad Bin Salman for the murder of Jamal Kashoggi, but also said longstanding economic relations with the Saudis could not change. Will Italy do the same with Egypt or Turkey? “Despite the condemnation, the Americans have not ceased relations with the Saudis. Our relations with Egypt have been at an all-time low for years – explains Di Maio -. There are private Italian companies that work in the country, but they are not driven by government. But it is obvious that we cannot cut off relations with Egypt when we have to deal with, for example, the Ethiopian dam on the Nile and vital issues such as Libya. There are aspects of reality around the mare nostrum that force us to negotiate with anyone, even with undemocratic regimes. It is not a question of double track, principles on the one hand and business on the other. On the contrary, we have repeatedly criticized Saudi politics in the Yemeni conflict. In the last few hours Biden has expelled a dozen of Russian diplomats, but at the same time invited Putin to the next climate summit. We Italians also maintain channels of dialogue “. (ITALPRESS). sat / red 16-Apr-21 08:39
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