Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said on Tuesday that sporting events should not be exploited for political ends.
Speaking at a joint press conference with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, Frattini said the Olympics "are and will be a major sporting event which should not be mingled with politics."
"A boycott is unacceptable because sports must be kept separate from politics," he said.
Yang Jiechi, who is on a three-nation tour to Europe, held talks with his Italian counterpart before the press conference.
Both sides agreed to maintain high-level contacts between the two countries, enhance cooperation in dealing with international affairs, further strategic consultation, promote economic and trade ties and strengthen judicial cooperation.
Source: Xinhua
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