French President Emmanuel Macron
said Thursday that the new 'Quirinal Treaty' on Italian-French
relations will further strengthen ties after meeting Premier
Paolo Gentiloni in Rome.
"There is a structural Franco-German relationship and it is
at the origin of Europe," Macron told a press conference.
"When France and Germany are unable to agree, Europe cannot
move forward.
"But that relationship is not exclusive. The tie with Italy
has another history - cultural ties, a special, specific
relationship.
"And it is not in competition, nor inferior, but perfectly
complementary to the Franco-German relationship.
"The relationship is strong at all levels and we wanted to
give it a new form with the Quirinal Treaty".
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