- Discussed possible EU treaty changes, firewalls and possible IMF role
- To have consultations with US, will visit Washington in January (brrrr)
Geithner:
- Came to Italy to express support for Monti-government, economic reforms
- Monti has put together a strong package of reforms, and commands credibility around the world
- Leaders of Europe are working to strengthen financial firewall that is essential for economic reforms to have a chance to work
- World can be encouraged by progress of the last few weeks
- US and World economy have very strong interest in efforts to strengthen euro
