• 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