Italy Defends Observer Role at US Board of Peace Meeting
Speaking Tuesday in the Lower House, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed that Italy will attend the inaugural meeting in Washington, DC, in an observer capacity.
"Italy's absence from a discussion of peace in the Mediterranean would not only be politically incomprehensible but also contrary to the letter and spirit of Article 11 of our Constitution, which establishes the rejection of war as a means of resolving disputes," he said.
Tajani explained that the government considered it appropriate to accept the US invitation as an observer, describing it as “certainly a balanced solution and respectful of our constitutional constraints.” He added that Italy’s objective is to create the conditions for two states in the Middle East, Israel and Palestine, noting that the European Union also confirmed its participation in Washington as an observer.
"In every contact with the American administration, we have always emphasized the need to ensure strict compliance with the principles of our Constitution and the involvement of Parliament," Tajani said. He also reiterated that the Italian government condemns any attempt at Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank, warning that such moves “do not help peace builders and risk jeopardizing the two-state solution.”
Earlier reports indicated that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delegated Tajani to represent Italy at the Board of Peace meeting.
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