Matteo Salvini justified his decision to stay away, reportedly saying that Italy “does not take orders and is not a partner: if Macron wants to discuss migrants, come to Rome”.
Matteo Salvini alihalalisha uamuzi wake wa kukaa mbali, ikiripotiwa akisema kuwa Italia "haichukui maagizo na sio mshirika: ikiwa Macron anataka kujadili wahamiaji, njoo Roma".