Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani Believes Italy Can Be A Bridge Between Brussels And Washington

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani (Instagram @antoniotjani)

JAKARTA - Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said constructive dialogue needed to be launched between the European Union and the US, where Roma could play a positive role in the dialogue.

This was conveyed by Antonio Tajani while attending a meeting of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council, Monday, January 27 in Brussels.

Tajani, quoted from Anadolu-OANA stressed the importance for the European Union to see the US as its main ally, regardless of who is responsible in Washington.

Tajani stressed that constructive dialogue should begin and Italy could play a very positive war, and act as a bridge between Brussels and Washington, as former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and former US President George W. Bush did.

Regarding the risk of differences in the attitudes of European Union countries towards the Trump administration, he said it was "partial" because of European mistakes.

He noted that the European Union should be able to act as a strong pillar of a strategic alliance, adding that there is a need for less bureaucracy and more action.

Regarding the issue in Gaza, Tajani welcomed the EU's decision to deploy the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EUBAM Rafah) between Gaza and Egypt.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that seven Gendarmerie troops (Italy armed forces) would take part, in addition to two Italian nationals who currently serve as part of the EUBAM.