The Italian Minister of Defense Cruseto believes that Italy's decision to join the Chinese "Belt and Road" initiative is that it has no role in promoting Italian exports in promoting Italian exports.
According to Reuters, Guido Crosetto said in an interview published on Sunday (July 30) in the Italian evening post.The decision of through, this increase has increased China's export of Italy, but there is no same situation in the export of China in Italy.
Kroserto said: "Today's question is: how to withdraw from the relationship between not harmful (with Beijing) (from the 'Belt and Road' initiative).Oppose, but also a partner. "
Italy and China signed a memorandum of understanding in 2019, which has so far the only G7 member states to join the“ Belt and Road ”initiative.This has led to criticism of the United States and the European Union.
The total exports of the Italian country to China increased from 13 billion euros in 2019 (S $ 19.2 billion) to 16.4 billion euros last year.
The Italian Chancellor Meloni said on Thursday (27th) after meeting with the US President Bayeng that the Italian government must make a decision on the "Belt and Road" initiative before December and announced that they would announceShe will visit Beijing shortly after a visit.
Melonney said on Saturday (29th) on a Italian TV news program that although Italy is part of the "Belt and Road" initiative, it is not the most closely linked to China.Think of this is a situation of self -conflict.
She also believes that this shows that even if it does not belong to part of the "Belt and Road" initiative, she can have good foreign relations and trading partnerships.
