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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Milan, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) — Italy "will not be able to join" the US-proposed "Peace Council" because its charter contradicts the Italian Constitution, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday.
In an interview with the Italian news agency ANSA, he said the council's statute created "insurmountable" legal contradictions with Article 11 of the country's constitution, which does not allow Italy to join organizations unless "conditions of equality with other states" exist.
The charter violates constitutional requirements by appointing US President Donald Trump as chairman with veto power over some of the body's decisions.
A. Tajani stated that Italy is “always ready to discuss initiatives concerning peace” and is ready to play a constructive role on the Gaza issue, including through efforts such as training Palestinian police forces.
He added that Italy reiterated its position during meetings on Friday with US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who were in Italy for the Winter Olympics.
Italy joined a number of European countries, including France, Germany and the UK, in refusing to join the controversial council, formally created by Donald Trump on January 22 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. –0–
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