Press release

PM call with Prime Minister Gentiloni: 16 March 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May spoke with Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni of Italy about the nerve agent attack that recently took place in Salisbury.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Theresa May
• Published: 16 March 2018

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

A Downing Street spokesperson said:

This afternoon the Prime Minister discussed the Salisbury attack with Prime Minister Gentiloni of Italy.

The Prime Minister reiterated that this was not just an act against the UK but a clear breach of chemical weapons convention.

Prime Minister Gentiloni affirmed Italy’s full support and solidarity with the UK and the leaders agreed on the need for continued international co-operation to maintain pressure on Russia.

They looked forward to meeting and holding further discussions at next week’s European Council.

Published 16 March 2018