Bamako. “The Italian attitude of stimulation and cumbersome presence at the table, has led to a renewed interest in Africa. We are coming from a period of in which we have thought long and hard about closing some of our embassies and consulates abroad: a form of spending review which I understand, however, it is difficult to have a real influence without a strong diplomatic presence on site which is why the Council of Ministers has proposed the opening of an embassy in Mali and Niger “. This was stated by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi in his address to the House in view of the forthcoming European Council. (9Colonne)
