The Italian economy is suffering due to Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. This statement was made by Italian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani. TASS.
“Flight [судна] It now costs much more around Africa, the cost of imported goods is increasing. “We must work to normalize the situation,” Tajani said, adding that the crisis had affected “especially the southern ports as well as Genoa.”
The minister said Italy is in favor of safe navigation in the Red Sea and is working to solve the problem. For this, he plans to go to the Middle East in the near future. “I spoke to the foreign ministers of all the G7 countries the other day. We are all trying to reduce tensions, but unfortunately the situation (…) is very difficult,” Tajani said.
Italy on January 14 will attend In a possible EU operation in the Red Sea.
On the same day, the White House announced that the US struggle To clash with the Houthis.
An important announcement was made previously regarding the Suez Canal. income decrease.