Antonio Martino, economist and former Minister of Defense and Foreign Affairs in the Berlusconi governments, died.
Martino was 79 years old and was Forza Italia's number 2 card.
"Antonio Martino, one of the founders of Forza Italia, minister, protagonist of Italian political life, a sincere and loyal friend, has gone away. I have shared many battles with him. A hug to his family. Hello Antonio!".
The national coordinator of Forza Italia, Antonio Tajani, writes on Twitter.
Antonio Martino, one of the founders of @forza_italia, minister, protagonist of Italian political life, a sincere and loyal friend, is gone.
I have shared many battles with him.
A hug to his family.
Hi Antonio!
- Antonio Tajani (@Antonio_Tajani) March 5, 2022