§ 19. Mr. CasaleTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about recent progress in strengthening British-Italian bilateral relations. [R] [129559]
§ Mr. VazBritish-Italian relations are strong both in bilateral and the EU and NATO contexts. President Ciampi visited Britain for a brief visit on 1 June when he attended a lunch hosted by HM the Queen and Prince Philip. During the visit my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary held bilateral meetings with Foreign Minister Lamberto Dini.
Her Majesty the Queen will make a State Visit to Italy 16–19 October, visiting Rome and Milan.