Italy president summons Conte, possibly paving way for PM appointment

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FILE PHOTO: 5-Star Movement leader Di Maio shakes hands with Giuseppe Conte in Rome ahead of Italy's election, March 1, 2018. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

ROME (Reuters) - Italian President Sergio Mattarella has summoned Giuseppe Conte for a meeting on Wednesday, the president's office said, possibly paving the way for him to be appointed prime minister.

Conte will meet Mattarella at 5:30 pm (15:30 GMT).

A presidential source said before summoning the little-known law professor, Mattarella had contacted the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the far-right Northern League to receive confirmation that he remained their choice for prime minister.

(Reporting By Gavin Jones)