ROME (Reuters) - A strategic partnership between Italy and China would be more valuable than a deal such as the Belt and Road initiative, Italian ...
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOSROME - A strategic partnership between Italy and China would be more valuable than a deal such as the Belt and Road initiative, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday addressing Parliament.
Tajani's comments, after a visit earlier this week to Beijing, give an indication of how Italy might seek to resolve a difficult diplomatic call on whether to withdraw from the accord. "A strategic partnership involves all sectors, so it is more important than single bilateral agreements such as the Silk Road , which so far is unsatisfactory in terms of exports and investment," Tajani said.
An Italian official close to the matter said that during his visit to China Tajani signalled the possibility for Italy to pull out from the BRI deal while stressing the desire to keep strong ties with Beijing.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Despite Rome's scepticism, China says Belt and Road cooperation with Italy 'fruitful'BEIJING (Reuters) - Despite Rome's scepticism, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said cooperation with Italy under the Beijing-led Belt and Road ...
Read more »
Partnership with China more important than Belt and Road-Italy's TajaniROME (Reuters) - A strategic partnership between Italy and China would be more valuable than a deal such as the Belt and Road initiative, Italian ...
Read more »
China touts the benefits of its 'Belt and Road' initiative to Italy, which may end the agreementBEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister is seeking to sell his Italian counterpart on the benefits of leader Xi Jinping’s signature “Belt and Road” initiative of Chinese-built and -funded infrastructure projects, as Rome considers whether to renew the agreement. In a Monday meeting, Wang Yi told Antonio Tajani that bilateral trade had grown from $50 billion to nearly $80 billion and that Italy’s exports to China increased by around 30% over the past five years. While the figures haven’t been cor
Read more »
Italy Reassures China on Ties Even as It Inches Toward BRI ExitItaly’s top diplomat tried to reassure China on ties even as Rome looks increasingly likely to withdraw from President’s Xi Jinping’s flagship infrastructure initiative.
Read more »
Conor McGregor Receives Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black BeltWhile he might not have a date set for his UFC return, Conor McGregor is still working on his overall game.
Read more »
Toronto Blue Jays' Brandon Belt remains out of starting lineupToronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt is not in the starting lineup for the fourth straight game as the Jays continue their series in Oakland against the Athletics.
Read more »