Italy Clarifies Treaty Obligations Don’t Imply War Involvement

(MENAFN) Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto emphasized on Tuesday that honoring international agreements does not mean the country is entering a conflict, amid debates over the presence of US military bases on Italian soil.

"Respecting agreements does not mean being involved in a war. We are part of NATO, we are not at war with Iran. We know how to enforce the treaties," Crosetto said during an urgent parliamentary briefing.

He highlighted that Italy has upheld its obligations with the United States for more than 75 years, regardless of the government in power.

"The application of the agreements on the use of American military bases in Italy has always been characterized by absolute, consistent continuity for over 75 years. No government of any political color has ever failed, questioned or even vened the hypothesis of not implementing international treaties between Italy and the US," he stated.

Crosetto further noted, "Each of us, as we take turns leading the country, has obligations to respect such as those of international treaties… For the rest there are no merits, but only agreements that a serious nation respects."

He also urged caution in political discussions, warning against overreaction. "We cannot indulge hysterical breaks or child subordination, because the path in which we move is that of the law, international treaties and the Constitution."

While acknowledging disagreements with certain US policies, Crosetto reaffirmed the enduring alliance between Italy and the United States.

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