Dear Frank-Walter,
It is with deep-felt grief that I learned of the shooting in the shopping centre in Munich, which cost the lives of innocent citizens.
In these hours of great sorrow and concern, allow me to convey my heart-felt condolences for the victims and my sympathy to their families.
Renewing my will to further strengthen our already closely-knit cooperation in combating any form of terror, Italy expresses its closeness to the Government and the people of Germany in a spirit of solidarity and friendship.