Italy can't fall behind in
alliances it has had for years, Deputy Premier and League leader
Matteo Salvini said in relation to the purchase of F35 fighters
on Friday.
"As far as defence is concerned, I say Italy cannot remain
behind," he said.
"Italy cannot remain excluded from alliances it has belonged
to for many years. Also because if Italy doesn't do it, England
and France do it".
The other deputy premier, 5-Star (M5S) leader Luigi Di Maio
on Friday again ruled out any "exchange" between the F35s and
the Chinese Belt and Road (BRI) Initiative.
The M5S is keen on the BRI but not keen on the F35s, while
the League has the opposite stance.
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