Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di
Maio visited Algiers on Monday as part of the effort to boost
alternative energy sources and reduce Italy's reliance on
Russian gas after Moscow decided to invade Ukraine.
"Italy is engaged in increasing gas supplies from various
international partners," Di Maio said.
"Of these, Algeria, which has always been a reliable supplier,
has a fundamental role.
"The aim is to protect Italian families and businesses from this
atrocious war".
Di Maio visited Algiers with Claudio Descalzi, the CEO of
Italian energy giant Eni.
The minister added that Italy was ready to push for the economic
sanctions imposed on Moscow to be stiffened further.
"We will continue to support the Ukraine government economically
and militarily with out G7 partners," he said.
"Within the EU sphere, we are committed to supporting effective
and incisive sanctions against the Russian government and we are
ready to do more, in agreement with our European and Atlantic
partners.
"Italy is by the side of the Ukraine people. For all of us, the
people of Ukraine are a European resistance (movement)".
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