Italy wants to play lead role in NATO in Europe says Tajani

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 22 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Friday that Italy wants to play a lead role in NATO in Europe as he arrived at a meeting of the alliance's foreign ministers in Helsingborg, Sweden. "Italy wants to play an important role both within the European Union and within NATO, because there is also a significant commitment regarding the number of troops deployed in the region," Tajani said. "So Italy will play its part and be part of NATO's leadership in ...

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