VENEZUELA: DS MEET ITALIAN DELEGATION
(AGI) - Rome, Italy, Feb. 12 – The Italian community delegation from Venezuela met with Marina Sereni, Responsible for foreign policies in the DS (democratic left) and Gianni Pittella, DS Responsible for Italians in the World. The delegation, as stated by the DS, highlighted the political, economic and social crisis of the country as well as the terrible situation of the Italian community. After four years with the present government, which is recognized as having been legitimately elected, there is a great dissatisfaction in all of society". The delegation spoke of "perplexity concerning a lack of statements from Italy which becomes even more obvious when other countries are doing their best to find a solution to the serious crisis in Venezuela". The DS representatives agreed with the need for Italy to help find a peaceful and democratic solution to the Venezuelan crisis respecting human, political and economic rights while doing so. In the next few days the delegation will meet with the DS National Secretary, Piero Fassino. (AGI)