“You can count on a strong support from\u00a0our government, that is determined to enhance our cooperation activities in that\u00a0region of the world, and believes that Europe can and should do more.” With these words Angelino Alfano, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation addressed, during a video conference, the Italian Ambassadors in Southeast Asia, on the occasion of their first\u00a0meeting in the ASEAN area.<\/p>\n
“This is a region which is becoming increasingly important\u00a0for Italy, from\u00a0a geopolitical and economic standpoint, with its 630 million inhabitants and some of the most dynamic economies in the world, recording an average growth rate of\u00a05 percent. A strong European stance vis-a vis these countries,”said Minister Alfano. He then invited our diplomats to “work to achieve a quantum leap the region. Your meeting should start a reflection on strategy in order to boost ‘Brand Italy’ entirely, with a view to securing the success of our enterprises.”<\/p>\n
Minister Alfano encouraged\u00a0 the Ambassadors to promote the strengthening of cooperation activities also as regards the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, an area in which the ASEAN countries “represent an important actor being, as they are, committed\u00a0to develop moderate models of Muslim societies\u00a0often targeted by terrorist networks.”<\/p>\n
The head of the Farnesina added that “the cooperation with ASEAN countries is a clear political policy of our government, which is truly important, not a matter of theory.” This policy should be pursued also at a European level to enhance regional dialogue and cooperation, in the light of partnership and free trade agreements, for example” said the Minister.<\/p>\n
As proof of the Italian commitment\u00a0with the countries in the area, this afternoon Minister Alfano will meet the Foreign Minister of the Philippines, Perfecto Yasay Jr. The two top diplomats will sign a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the guidelines for\u00a0a pattern of enhanced bilateral consultations between Ministries of Foreign Affairs.<\/p>\n
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