Italian Prime Minister Meloni said that even if Italy does not participate in the “Belt and Road” initiative, it may maintain a good relationship with China.
Bloomberg reported that Melonney stated in an interview published by the Italian media Il MESSAGGERO on Sunday (May 28) that it is too early to predict whether Italy continues to participate in the project. "Our evaluation is very finely fineIt involves many interests. "
In 2019, the Italian Prime Minister Conte signed a memorandum of understanding with China. The country has become the only member state (G7), which is the only one who has joined the “Belt and Road” initiative to date.
However, according to earlier reports, the Melonini government has recently conveyed signals to withdraw from the "Belt and Road" initiative.Meloni stated on May 10 that Italy has not decided whether to withdraw from the Belt and Road and is evaluating the relevant options."We haven't made a decision yet, this debate is still public."
In an interview with Melonney's public on Sunday, Melonney also said that although Italy is the only country among the G7 member states that has joined the "Belt and Road" initiative, it is not a European and Western countries with the most close economic and trade relations with China.
She said: "This means (Italy) may establish a good relationship with Beijing and establish a good relationship in important areas, but these are not necessarily part of the overall strategic design."
