Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tayyani met in Rome tonight with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan.

“With Turkey we can work efficiently for peace in Ukraine. Ankara can play an important role in facilitating dialogue, “Tayyani said. At the same time, he added that “Italy reiterated its proposal for Ukraine’s security guarantees, with the reference point of Article 5 of the NATO” and that “the issue of maritime degeneration was also discussed, in which Italy has extensive experience”.

“The Mediterranean is particularly important and a key geographical point must remain. Our country has adopted a steady line against irregular migration, “the head of Turkish diplomacy underlined. “Turkey has recorded a decline in flows from the Middle East and will continue to work with Italy,” Fidan said.

Referring to developments in Libya, the Italian Foreign Minister stressed: “Our goal is to have stability in Libya, with the end of conflict and the call for elections. Before all, however, more stability is needed. I believe that Turkey is able to play a very important role and that we can work together. It is our common interest for Libya to be characterized by stability and bliss. A country in which one can invest, in favor of everyone’s well -being. “