Renzi had a telephonic conversation with Modi today during which he said Italy hoped for a "rapid and positive solution" in the case of the two Italian marines being held in India for allegedly shooting to death two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast in 2012.
An official release issued in Delhi said that during the conversation that took place at the request of the Italian side Modi emphasized that a fair and early resolution was in mutual interest. It said Renzi requested for early resolution of the marines issue.
In this context, he emphasized that Indian judiciary is free, fair and independent and that the government was convinced it will take all aspects into consideration in adjudicating the case.
"We hope for a rapid, positive solution," Renzi told Modi during the conversation, Italian news agency ANSA quoted Renzi's office as saying.
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