Ex-econ min Franco's EIB candidacy solid says Giorgetti

(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 5 - Italy's candidacy of former economy minister Daniele Franco to head the European Investment Bank (EIB) is "solid and of high standing," his successor and current holder of the ministerial position Giancarlo Giorgetti told a Bloomberg event Monday.
    "Italy will present itself in this race with a candidate of value," as indeed is the former minister, said Giorgetti.
    As for Ignazio Visco's successor as Bank of Italy governor, Giorgetti said "we have the name in mind but I prefer to leave (speculation) to the newspapers". (ANSA).