Source: GOV.UK
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street · 16 March 2018
PM call with Prime Minister Gentiloni: 16 March 2018
Original: www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-gentiloni-16-march-2018
Prime Minister Theresa May spoke with Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni of Italy about the nerve agent attack that recently took place in Salisbury.
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
This afternoon the Prime Minister discussed the Salisbury attack with Prime Minister Gentiloni of Italy.
The Prime Minister reiterated that this was not just an act against the UK but a clear breach of chemical weapons convention.
Prime Minister Gentiloni affirmed Italy’s full support and solidarity with the UK and the leaders agreed on the need for continued international co-operation to maintain pressure on Russia.
They looked forward to meeting and holding further discussions at next week’s European Council.