Sarajevo. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano will be in Sarajevo for the summit of Prime Ministers of the six Western Balkans countries in preparation for the Trieste summit on July 12th. According to a statement from the Foreign Ministry, Balkan leaders will approve a joint statement to reaffirm the common commitment to regional cooperation and European integration as part of the Western Balkans’ Berlin Process. “We are at the forefront for promoting stability, integration and prosperity in the region. Italy wants to be the gateway to Europe for the Balkans” according to Alfano. “We appreciate the engagement of the six Western Balkan countries in the participation in the process of rapprochement in Trieste,” he added. “It is a dynamic spirit that confirms the validity of the Italian decision to focus on greater local ownership, promoting balance and inclusiveness for the July summit’s success”.(9Colonne)
