Italy, which holds the rotating
presidency of the G7, has called on Iran to contribute to a
phase of de-escalation across the whole Mediterranean and Middle
Eastern region.
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has asked
the foreign ministry's secretary general, Ambassador Riccardo
Guariglia, to take the first formal step by conveying the
message to the Iranian ambassador in Rome.
During talks on Saturday afternoon, Ambassador Guariglia
delivered to Ambassador Mohammad Reza Sabouri Rome's invitation
to contribute to break the cycle of military actions that could
spark a wider military clash across the region.
Tajani, according to a note issued by the foreign ministry,
believes it "is important for the new administration led by
President Pezeshkian and for all Iranian institutions to proceed
along the path of dialogue with Europe and with all countries in
the region.
"Italy will always be ready to get involved in any political and
diplomatic activity", the note said.
Rome asks Iran to deal in a strategic manner with international
protagonists in the region, according to the message.
The Italian government, as rotating president of the G7, will
remain committed in delivering to Iran the calls for moderation
coming from the group's member countries as well as from other
States in the region, according to the statement.
Tajani, also within the framework of the G7, is continuing to
pursue diplomatic actions of de-escalation to keep conveying his
appeal for dialogue and moderation to all partners in the
region, the note concluded.
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