'Asia and Europe paying price of wars we didn’t initiate': Antonio Bartoli, Italian ambassador to India at WION World Pulse summit
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Antonio Bartoli, Italian ambassador to India at WION World Pulse summit Photograph: (WION)
At WION World Pulse summit, Antonio Bartoli said Asia and Europe are “paying the price” of wars they didn’t start, stressing rule-based order and strategic autonomy. He flagged Russia-Ukraine war fallout, backed diversified corridors, and stronger India-Europe ties
Antonio Bartoli, Italian ambassador to India, spoke at WION’s World Pulse summit on Wednesday (Mar 18) about the ongoing turmoil of West Asia war, saying that ‘Asia and Europe are paying the price of wars they didn’t initiate." He spoke at the Power Pulse session along with Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, Simon Wong, High Commissioner of Singapore to India; and Dr Philipp Ackermann, Ambassador of Germany to India. He also said that there is a need to establish a rule-based world order, not only as a philosophy but as a concrete step for everyone to follow.
Bartoli also said that Europe and India have stitched a deal of trade, security and mobility.
"The exchange is not only restricted to this, it includes technology and research," he said. He further said that the world order went for a toss with "Russia's aggression towards Ukraine."
He highlighted that all the pre-conditions that were necessary for Europe's stability are lost. He named them as: "US security umbrella, cheap Russia's energy supply, trade and raw materials from China."
Expanding on this, he said strategic autonomy is important and European nations have to look at other partners. He added that Asia and Europe are in wars they didn't initiate.
Highlighting India-Italy relationship, he said, "Our relationship is based on strategic value chain."
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When asked about the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor that was announced by India, he said, “It may sound as a paradox, but we don't need not a single corridor but a network of options. So we must diversify. India and Italy share the same interest. We need stability and freedom of navigation.”
He highlighted that now, nations need a visionary project that caters to the neccesity of all parties. “We are confident that more reasonable approach can be taken,” he said.
About dealing with the day-to-day announcements in US President Donald Trump's Truth Social world, the Italian ambassador said, “We have to do the opposite of the social media philosophy. We must focus on the main ingredients-trust and reliable, resilient value chains.” Speaking during the same session, Simon Wong, High Commissioner of Singapore said that the war is a "geopolitical Squid Games” and he and others expressed hope that the war will get off realm very soon.
About WION World Pulse
On Wednesday (Mar 18), WION World PULSE brought together a cross-section of policymakers, diplomats and industry leaders at a time of heightened global uncertainty. The global thought leadership forum came at a time when globally the lines between geopolitics, economics and technology are increasingly blurred.
The dynamic event began with a keynote address by Dr Subhash Chandra, Founder and Mentor of Zee Group and Former Rajya Sabha member. Addressing the diverse audience, Dr Chandra explained the aim of journalism and role of WION in it.
He said, ““Journalism must strive to inform without igniting and attempting to connect. Legacy media like WION carry responsibility to provide clarity and context to viewers. Diplomacy needs credible platforms like WION in a fractured world. The purpose of WION Pulse is to listen to pulse of our times.”
