Pompeo departs Crete for Rome to meet Italian PM

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo left Greece on Wednesday bound for Italy, following a two day visit.

During his visit, Pompeo discussed options for a peaceful settlement in the Eastern Mediterranean, as Turkey and Greece move toward diplomatic talks.

Pompeo will travel to Rome to meet with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio.

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