(ANSA) - ROME, JAN 8 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister
Antonio Tajani on Wednesday said he will travel to Damascus
Friday to meet with Syrian authorities during a question time
session at the Lower House.
"On Friday, I will go to Damascus to meet with Syrian
authorities", Tajani told the House.
During his visit to Damascus, Tajani said he will "reiterate to
Syrian authorities the importance of an inclusive political
process that guarantees the fundamental freedoms of all Syrians
and recognizes and enhances the role of Christians as citizens
with full rights".
"Relations with Syrian authorities will depend on the respect of
commitments they have undertaken at the domestic and
international level", added Tajani.
He stressed that "the Italian government is ready to play its
part for a peaceful and inclusive transition".
The foreign minister began the session saying that he was "very
happy to share the joy" for the release of Italian journalist
Cecilia Sala, noting that he was "proud" of the great team work
of the government, diplomatic corps and intelligence services
who "worked in the same direction" to bring her back home.
(ANSA).
Tajani will travel to Damascus Friday to meet authorities
FM makes announcement during question time session in House