mo4ch:>Italy warns against ‘tourism corridors’ between EU states in about-face, urges reopening all borders AT ONCE | Mo4ch News

Italy urged fellow EU countries to work together to reanimate the tourism industry after the coronavirus pandemic, speaking against any bilateral deals between member states – after Rome reportedly considered doing just that.All European countries should open their borders at once after passing the Covid-19 peak, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said in a speech broadcast on Facebook on Monday.“We need to restart the country and ensure the safety of Italians. This is why Italy has the opportunity to welcome tourists from other EU countries in summer. We are already working on a safe and concrete tourist plan,” he stated.Earlier in the day, the Italian foreign minister talked to his counterparts from other EU nations via a video link. The meeting was focused on reviving the tourism sector, which has been badly hit by the pandemic. For Italy, tourism is particularly important, as it remains one of the cornerstones of the Mediterranean nation’s economy.Also on rt.comFrance & Ge…