Cameron: 'Britain and Italy have very common interests'

David Cameron is in Italy for talks with Prime Minister Mario Monti

Speaking at a joint news conference, Mr Cameron said he was "delighted" to visit the country.

He also said: "BrItain and Italy have very common interests. Mario and I are very committed to strengthening our bilateral relations."

Both leaders also said they have shared views on the EU budget, "even if we sometimes have some occasional differences", Mr Monti added.