“I apologize to my wife, Georgia Meloni and my associates“, said the Italian Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano in an interview with the public television channel Rai Uno, in which he referred to his relationship with the “influencer” Maria Rosaria Botcia.

“Our relationship was of an emotional nature, it started at the beginning of May and ended at the beginning of August. I would consider it strange to have a judicial investigation on the matter, I don’t think personal relationships are a subject of judicial interest“, the minister added.

Referring to the G7 culture ministers’ conference to be held in Naples in two weeks, Sangiuliano said Bocia had absolutely nothing to do with security protocols at the conference, but only with “secondary issues” such as any choice of gifts. for the participants and the event dinner.

Asked about it, he repeated that the selection of Maria Rosaria Botcia as his adviser was not finalized because of their bond – to avoid possible incompatibility – but also because she herself had a series of business activities, which could conflict with the unpaid her presence at the ministry.

“I told Georgia Meloni I was ready to quit, but she asked me to continue. He also told me to clarify this whole affair honestly and honoring the truth“, finally said the Italian minister and journalist.