Italian President Sergio Mattarella’s recent visit to Azerbaijan is widely covered by local media.
The articles published by Italy’s leading media outlets RAI, La Stampa, Corriere della Sera, Il Giornale, Il Messaggero, Il Sole 24 Ore, Repubblica, ANSA, Agenzia Nova, etc. underline the importance of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Italy, and the historical significance of President Sergio Mattarella’s visit to Azerbaijan, APA reports.
The articles note that Sergio Mattarella is the first Italian president to visit Azerbaijan. The articles also provide information about President Mattarella’s discussions with President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, the important events attended by the heads of state during the visit, the opening of SOCAR Polymer plant in Sumgayit, the Azerbaijan-Italy business forum, as well as the statements the Italian leader made during his speeches at ADA University.
The Italian media also widely highlights the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC), including the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP). The articles refer to Sergio Mattarella’s remarks that the SGC is important infrastructure that contribute to energy security, stability and regional cooperation from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean Sea and to Europe and regard these views as the Italian state’s guarantee with regard to the implementation of the project.
The articles further state that during the visit to Azerbaijan Sergio Mattarella was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Enzo Moavero Milanesi and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Michele Geraci. It is noted that Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi reiterated Italy’s position on the TAP project.
Having spoken to Italian journalists, Minister Milanesi emphasized that the TAP project is of great importance for Italy, pledging that the country will continue to participate in this project and take account concerns about the impact on environment, read the articles.
It is also noted that Enzo Moavero Milanesi is currently acting as the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, and President Sergio Mattarella expressed Italy’s position on the settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict during his visit to Baku.
The articles state that Azerbaijan is an important partner and the largest supplier of crude oil for Italy. It is noted that the Azerbaijani market is of great importance for Italy, and that there is a wide potential for expanding economic ties between the two countries. Moreover, it is emphasized that representatives of more than 80 official and business circles led by Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Italy Michele Geraci took part at the Azerbaijan-Italy business forum, which is an indicator of great interest toward Azerbaijan.
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