DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
called Italian Minister of Defense Roberta Pinotti today to discuss planned
Italian contributions to the fight against terrorists from the Islamic State of
Iraq and the Levant, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in
a statement issued today.
Kirby’s statement reads as follows:
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel spoke via telephone with
Italian Minister of Defense Roberta Pinotti today. Secretary Hagel made the
call to pass on his thanks regarding Italy's planned contributions to the
anti-ISIL coalition in Iraq.
Secretary Hagel thanked Italy for its proposed
contributions, stating that U.S. Central Command will work with Italy's
military commanders to determine how best to integrate Italy's contribution
into the overall effort. The secretary also thanked Minister Pinotti for Italy's
commitment to Afghanistan.
Both leaders pledged to stay in touch moving forward and to
continue the close dialogue and cooperation.
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