Statement by Palazzo Chigi on Starlink satellite communications system

The Presidency of the Council of Ministers denies that any contracts have been signed or agreements made between the Italian Government and the company SpaceX regarding use of the Starlink satellite communications system. The talks with SpaceX form part of the normal consultations that State institutions have with companies, in this case with those providing secure connections for encrypted data communication needs.

The Presidency of the Council of Ministers denies even more categorically the news, deeming it simply ridiculous, that the matter of SpaceX was discussed during the meeting with the President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump.