The details of the accord remain undisclosed, but another Italian official said it will boost cooperation between the countries in areas spanning the economy, trade, tourism and culture. "Macron wants a stronger bond with Italy and Italy wants to insert itself in the traditional partnership between France and Germany," said the second Italian official, asking not to be named. Italy's intention is that the treaty will be named after the Italian president's Quirinale palace where it will be signed, the first source said. Tensions between Rome and Paris hit a peak early in 2019 when France briefly recalled its ambassador over a row involving immigration. (Reporting by Angelo Amante and Giselda Vagnoni, additional reporting by Michel Rose in Paris, editing by Gavin Jones and Jon Boyle)

Source: The North Africa Journal November 17, 2021 05:13 UTC