The message reads, in part:
“Russia and Italy are bound by ties of friendship and partnership. I would like to highlight your personal contribution to developing relations between our countries as Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and co-chair of the Russian-Italian Council on Economic, Industrial, Monetary and Financial Cooperation.
I confirm our readiness to be proactive in working with you to further strengthen bilateral ties in trade, economy, energy, investment, humanitarian and cultural fields, as well as in other areas.”
