US Chargé d'Affaires Thomas Smitham
told an ANSA Forum Thursday that "the Biden administration and
the Draghi government see eye to eye. We can work together on
many important issues". He stressed there was also harmony
between US and EU views. "Relations with Italy are very
important for us and the new administration wants to strengthen
and renew ties. In this context Di Maio's visit to Washington
was very important, it was an honour to welcome him as first
foreign minister. And then we appreciate Mattarella's words on
the occasion of the 160th anniversary of our relations".
US Chargé d'Affaires Thomas Smitham told an ANSA Forum Thursday
that "Libya is extremely important for Italy and Blinken and Di
Maio spoke at their meeting in Washington about the need to
collaborate more on this issue. Our position, shared by Rome, is
that foreign forces must leave the country." The current number
one at the embassy also stressed "in a few weeks our ambassador
in Libya will arrive here to have a discussion with Italy on
this so important issue".
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