Italy is ready to proceed from the competitive advantages of Armenian goods, said Italian ambassador to Armenia Vincenzo Del Monaco on Wednesday.

According to him, Armenia can play an important role in ensuring food security, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke about. 

Food security is a global issue and requires a universal approach. Italy and the EU as a whole are examples of openness on this issue, he said adding that the food is part of Italian culture, and Rome attaches particular importance to food security. 

Italy has already invested EUR 42 billion in this area. More than 500 varieties of wines and other Italian products are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. However, all this does not mean that we have nothing to adopt from others, he added.

The envoy highlighted the importance of harmonizing phytosanitary and other norms and regulations between the Eurasian Economic Union and the EU in order to avoid trade difficulties between the member countries of the unions.