Italy's economy ministry comments on Fitch's downgrade of its debt

Headline is here earlier: Fitch downgrades Italy to BBB-, stable outlook

Italy's economy ministry:

• says after Fitch ratings downgrade that Italy's economic fundamentals are solid
• says Fitch has not taken proper account of the economic decisions taken by the EU and the ECB
• says the govt is fully aware of the need to reform the economy and bring down debt