ROME (ITALPRESS) – “There has been a continuous dialogue and our intelligence, diplomacy, and government have done their utmost. Being a country like ours that has relations with all countries in the Middle East area, even those whose policies and actions it does not share, makes it possible to act effectively even in the face of great difficulties. It is no coincidence that we have kept open political relations with Iran, we have kept open the embassy in Syria, where I will go tomorrow after the Quintet meets.” This was said by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, speaking to “Corriere della Sera” about the release of journalist Cecilia Sala after 21 days in prison in Tehran. “The release of Iranian engineer Abedini? They are two separate things, even the Iranian authorities explained it. The Abedini case is being handled by the Italian judicial authorities, we will see what happens. Then, eventually, it will be the responsibility of the Minister of Justice. “Speaking then about Elon Musk and his “connection” with Italy, the vice-premier pointed out that “as of today Musk is a private citizen and a great entrepreneur; when he is in government it is obvious that he will have to measure his statements. Then, as for his company’s satellite communications system, that’s another matter. We are talking about a technological choice to be made by the Italian state. I don’t have any preclusions regardless, one thing is Musk, another is his company. If he can provide the best services, why say no a priori? We will see, there will be evaluations, the best will be chosen to guarantee the services needed by our administrations.”
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