"The relationship between France and Germany is connected to the way in which World War II ended and the European Union was born," Gentiloni told public broadcaster Rai's 'Uno Mattina' talkshow.
"Italy has always been a major player (in Europe). It must not play the jealous cousin but be a protagonist by putting forward its proposals and ideas," he added.
"Italy must have the intelligence to have confidence in its relations with France and Germany," Gentiloni stressed.
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