(ANSA) - BELGRADE, DEC 12 - "In Heidelberg, I had a very pleasant and positive meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. We share a common vision of Europe's role and the need to strengthen EU action on security, competitiveness, and migration issues," Antonio Tajani wrote in X following the meeting on the sidelines of the EPP meeting. "We will continue to work closely with Berlin to establish a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and the Middle East as soon as possible. The next Intergovernmental Summit, scheduled for Rome in January, will provide an opportunity to strengthen our relations at all levels," continued the Italian FM. (ANSA).