Matteo Salvini, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Sustainable Transport of Italy, stated on the 17th that dialogue, friendship, and cooperation between Italy, Europe, and China are beneficial, positive, and necessary. On the same day, Salvini attended the reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Italy in Rome to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Italy. In his speech, he said that the increasingly tense geopolitical situation and global challenges require countries to strengthen communication and engage in diverse forms of cooperation. I believe that Italy and China can use their wisdom to jointly promote global peace, stability, and sustainable development. Salvini stated that Italy and China will work together to carry out practical cooperation and hope that the two countries can maintain sustained growth in economic and cultural exchanges. Salvini told Xinhua News Agency that he admires China's development over the past 75 years. He also thanks the Chinese community for their contributions to Italy. (New Society)