Italy-Austria: Consultations on the EU and Security in Vienna

(ANSA) - VIENNA, 12 OTT - The Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, co-chaired the bilateral consultations between Italy and Austria on Friday, October 9, in Vienna, together with the Secretary General of the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria, Ambassador Nikolaus Marschik, the bilateral consultations between Italy and Austria. The meeting confirmed the excellent state of relations between the two countries, characterized by solid and fruitful cooperation in various areas of common interest. Extensive attention was devoted to key European issues, starting with the Western Balkans, the European Union’s enlargement process, and the management of migration flows. The two sides reaffirmed the importance of continuing to strengthen cooperation on security and defense, with particular attention to the conflict in Ukraine. Finally, the consultations provided an opportunity to exchange views on key issues on the international agenda, with specific regard to developments in the Middle East and transatlantic relations.
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