(ANSA) - Moscow, May 7 - Russian President Vladimir Putin
has sent a message to his Italian counterpart Giorgio Napolitano
to pay tribute to seven-time Italian premier Giulio Andreotti,
who died aged 94 on Monday.
"The name of this eminent politician is linked to an entire era of Italian history," read a telegram Putin sent to Napolitano, which was published on the Kremlin's website.
"Holding important posts for decades and leading the government many times, he gave a great contribution to the country's development".
Putin added that Russia will remember Andreotti as a coherent supporter of stronger relationships of friendship between the countries and of bilateral cooperation.
"The name of this eminent politician is linked to an entire era of Italian history," read a telegram Putin sent to Napolitano, which was published on the Kremlin's website.
"Holding important posts for decades and leading the government many times, he gave a great contribution to the country's development".
Putin added that Russia will remember Andreotti as a coherent supporter of stronger relationships of friendship between the countries and of bilateral cooperation.
