Premier Matteo Renzi told the
Lower House Wednesday that Italy's long-standing loyalty to NATO
does not impede an ability to engage in dialogue with others
outside the pact.
The center-left premier added Italy's relationship with the
United States "has never been stronger than in the past two
years". Renzi came to power in 2013.
"Our tradition, history, faith and loyalty is towards the
Atlantic Pact and this is not in contrast with our capacity for
dialogue, for listening and for being balanced," he told MPs
ahead of the next summit of European leaders on December 17 and
18.
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