Lavrov ensures respect for Italian interests in Libya
(AGI) Moscow, March 4 - Facing the emergency in Libya, Russia'understands Italy's concerns and will respect their legitimateinterests' during possible initiatives to be taken by the UNSecurity Council, said the Russian Foreign Minister SergeiLavrov during a written interview with AGI, on the eve of themeeting between Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and PresidentVladimir Putin, to take place on Thursday at the Kremlin.Russia understands 'the special concerns Italy may have aboutthe southern banks of the Mediterranean, and about Libya, andwill take into account Italy's legitimate interests during theUN Security Council discussion on