29 april 2013
Dmitry Medvedev congratulates Enrico Letta on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Italian Republic
The message reads, in part:
"Russia is interested in developing intensive partner relations with Italy, and expanding mutually advantageous trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
I am ready to actively work with you to further build up our bilateral cooperation in the interests of the Russian and Italian peoples.
Mr Prime Minister, I wish you health, happiness and success in the serious work ahead of you."