Avigdor Lieberman met with Italian premier, and asked him to use his contacts with Russia to persuade it to augment the sanctions on the Islamic Republic, and prevent arms sales.  The foreign minister commended Italy for its international support of Israel.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman called Tuesday on Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to use his contacts with Russia for the latter to agree to aggravate economic sanctions on Iran.
During a meeting in Jerusalem, Lieberman said Italy was a loyal and serious ally and told the Italian premier he appreciated his country's support of Israel and its positions in the international arena.
The foreign minister asked Berlusconi to work opposite the Russians in order to prevent the sale of weapons to Iran. This, in light of fear in Israel and the West of a deal between Russia and Iran for the sale of an S-300 advanced anti-aircraft missile system.
The supply of such missiles to the Islamic Republic may shift the balance of power in the Middle East and make it harder for Israel or the United States to attack Iranian nuclear facilities.
"Italy must take a leading role in promoting international legislation which would provide democratic countries with tools in fighting terrorism," Lieberman added. The two agreed that Israel will send Italy a proposal on the matter.

(Ynet)