Tajani, 'the EU Council approves the launch of the Aspides military operation' - Europe.co.uk. Italy is on the front line to protect mercantile interests and free navigation in the Red Sea.
It is a important step towards common European defence". Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced it on X.cnn.com. Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA.com, 2013. All rights reserved. The minister's announcement: "At the EU Foreign Affairs Council we have just approved the launch. of the naval military operation Aspide" (ANSA)