Sergey Startsev. Despite the anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the West, Italy does Not step back from the dialogue With Russia and to cooperate in those areas where Not Vsplanet issues due to sanctions restrictions, said in an interview Last news yesterday his visit to the capital of Russia, foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni.

"It goes without saying that the penalties harm those who impose them, and Not only to those against whom they are directed. This applies both to actions taken with respect to Russia and the sanctions that Moscow then introduced to Europe ", - he said pointing.

According to the Minister, sanctions aim to " return to the Russian Federation to the open and positive dialogue, as well as to productive negotiations to resolve the Ukrainian fall ".

Gentiloni noticed that Italy, like all European countries, parried on the annexation of the Crimea "." Our position in this regard clear and consistent European position: the gestures of d?tente and goodwill will be responsible for the activation of the mechanisms of reversibility restrictive measures ", - said the Minister.

the Italian foreign Minister also said that he was aware of the political significance of punishment, Rome is ready to bear the economic consequences of their choice." On the reverse side, even under the action of sentences we have never refused dialogue With Russia, we were looking for ways to cooperate in areas where there is Not Vsplanet issues, as well as among them in the field of Economics. Can't say that our turnover has increased, but the bulk of our investments was continued, and in recent months started a new interaction, " he said.

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