Germany is an essential partner for Italy: Italian President

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, SEP 27 - "This is my first state visit to Germany, which is not only a co-founding country but also an important partner of Italy. We are currently experiencing high levels of collaboration between our countries. Sergio Mattarella, President of the Republic, stated that "our economies are closely connected." Mattarella spoke in Berlin following a meeting with his counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. (ANSA).