Milan, 26 August (LaPresse) – There has been “no rift” between Italy and the US. It is natural for allies to have frank discussions on international crises. Transatlantic relations remain the cornerstone of our security: all the more so at a time when our strategic adversaries are banking on the West being more fragile.” This was stated by the Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, in an interview with IlSussidiario.net. “The NATO Summit in Ankara confirmed this: we are not facing a rift, but are in the midst of a necessary discussion on how to strengthen the Alliance in the future,” Tajani continued, adding that “our relationship with the United States transcends individual Presidents and is so well-established, based on such deeply shared values and interests, that it allows us to manage any moment of disagreement constructively”. “Indeed, we are exploring new areas of cooperation. A few weeks ago, we signed the ‘Pax Silica’ declaration with the US, designed to unite like-minded countries on two crucial issues: the security of advanced semiconductor supply chains and the development of artificial intelligence. These are the guiding principles of the Italy–US partnership today: pragmatism, increased trade and a collaboration that looks firmly to the future,” the Foreign Minister added.
Italy–US, Tajani: “No rift; the relationship goes beyond individual presidents”
Milan, 26 August (LaPresse) – There has been “no rift” between Italy and the US. It is natural for allies to have frank discussions on international crises. Transatlantic relations remain the cornerstone of our security: all the more so at a time when our strategic adversaries are banking on the West being more fragile.” This was stated by the Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, in an interview with IlSussidiario.net. “The NATO Summit in Ankara confirmed this: we are not facing a rift, but are in the midst of a necessary discussion on how to strengthen the Alliance in the future,” Tajani continued, adding that “our relationship with the United States transcends individual Presidents and is so well-established, based on such deeply shared values and interests, that it allows us to manage any moment of disagreement constructively”. “Indeed, we are exploring new areas of cooperation. A few weeks ago, we signed the ‘Pax Silica’ declaration with the US, designed to unite like-minded countries on two crucial issues: the security of advanced semiconductor supply chains and the development of artificial intelligence. These are the guiding principles of the Italy–US partnership today: pragmatism, increased trade and a collaboration that looks firmly to the future,” the Foreign Minister added.