Italian Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti has underlined the significant and pivotal role of Qatar in the fight against terrorism and extremism in the region and the world.
In statements on the sidelines of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2018), the Italian minister expressed her great admiration for the Qatari efforts in this regard, noting that Qatar and Italy signed an agreement on the fight against terrorism and extremism.
The minister also commended Qatar's efforts in combating violence by spreading science and culture and countering extremist ideology that does not belong to any religion.
Speaking about the repercussions of the Gulf crisis, the Italian defence minister said her country is a friendly country for all and hopes that there will be an opportunity to restore harmony to the Gulf family in the near future.
Commenting on the deals signed between Qatar and Italy in the fields of armament, training and military rehabilitation, the Italian minister explained that the agreement signed contributes to strengthening the bilateral relations and enhancing bilateral and regional defence and security, noting that it includes important companies such as Leonardo.
She stressed the importance of strengthening co-operation between the two sides, especially in joint exercises.