Growth target can still be achieved - economy ministry

(see related story) (ANSA) - ROME, JUL 31 - The target of 1% growth for 2023 set out in the government's DEF economic blueprint can still be achieved after ISTAT reported that Italy's GDP dropped by 0.3% in the second quarter, the economy and finance ministry (MEF) said on Monday.
    The ministry said the data "does not influence the annual forecast formulated in the DEF.
    "This growth target remains fully within reach and it will continue to be pursued with the (government's) prudent, responsible economic policies that are appreciated and recognised as valid at the international level," it added.
    "The government will continue to work to guarantee the implementation of public investments and the NRRP (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) to support growth and favour a further reduction in inflation". (ANSA).