(2024-10-29)
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, has been in Paraguay since yesterday, where she will conclude her mission in Latin America.
In Asunción he met the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs Victor Verdun and Trade Rodrigo Maluff, with whom he explored the main themes of the bilateral agenda, including political relations, consular and cultural issues, as well as relations with the European Union, global themes and the main international crisis scenarios. Profitable exchanges of views on commercial relations and mutual investment opportunities, with particular attention to the defense sector and collaboration in the civil aviation sector.
On the sidelines, the Undersecretary signed the Action Plan on Tourism with Minister Angie Duarte, also in view of the flows of tourists and faithful linked to the Jubilee. During the mission, Undersecretary Tripodi met with representatives of the Italian community residing in Paraguay.
“With the last stop in Asunción, another productive Latin American mission comes to an end, which follows the recent one by Vice President Tajani in Argentina and Brazil. The Government concretely demonstrates that the strengthening of relations between Italy and Latin American countries is a priority with solid foundations also in the constant political presence in the region” commented the Undersecretary, who added “In just two years we have given new impetus to relations bilateral, focusing on economic diplomacy, investments, cooperation, legal diplomacy and signing memoranda of understanding in various areas, as well as having held several political consultations in numerous countries. We are also preparing a large Italy – Latin America conference, scheduled in Rome in 2025, with the direct involvement of Latin American members”. (29/10/2024-ITL/ITNET)
