Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said Monday that Italy favors a dialogue between the United States and Russia, as it could have “positive results” for the world.
“Italy is open to a relationship with Russia,” Conte said during a joint press conference with Trump at the White House. “But Italy also knows that the dialogue between the United States and Russia is fundamental so that we can have positive results in a more global perspective for stability and security purposes.”
Conte told reporters at the G-7 summit in Canada last month Italy believes a dialogue with Russia is important. However, he said Italy does not favor a lifting of sanctions against Russia “overnight.”
The Italian prime minister also joined Trump is supporting Russia’s reinstatement to the G-7, saying on Twitter early last month “it is in everyone’s interest.”
