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PM meets Italian Prime Minister
Prime Ministers Blair and Berlusconi today confirmed the ‘excellent relationship’ that exists between the UK and Italy in a summit in London.
Mr Blair said the talks today were “amicable, productive and constructive”.
“I really do not think the relationship between Britain and Italy has ever been stronger,” he said at a press conference following the meeting.
”I am delighted at the cooperation we have across a whole range of issues.”
- Read the press conference in full
- Read an executive summary of the joint statement published today
- Read the full joint statement
Tony Blair and Silvio Berlusconi in London
this afternoon following talks
The two Prime Ministers welcomed increased co-operation over political, economic, military and cultural matters. They also pledged to enhance their joint contribution to meeting European and international challenges in the interests of UK and Italian citizens.
Italy and the UK share similar views on the principal issues in international and European policy and they are committed to increasing their already excellent level of mutual economic and industrial co-operation.
The two Prime Ministers expressed their conviction that promoting bilateral investment is vital for the economic growth of Italy and the UK, and is highly beneficial for stimulating the European economy.
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