(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Italian Ambassador to the UAE Giorgio Starace has said that the UAE pavilion is one of the most distinctive organised and attractive pavilions at Expo Milano 2015.
Milan — Italian Ambassador to the UAE Giorgio Starace has said that the UAE pavilion is one of the most distinctive organised and attractive pavilions at Expo Milano 2015 in terms of image design and message to the participants and visitors.
He stressed the importance of the UAE’s participation at the world’s major event to highlight the country’s sustainable achievements and preparations to host the World Expo in 2020. “The UAE’s participation will further contribute to increasing (the) number of Italian tourists and those from other countries to visit the UAE” Starace said.
He noted that Expo Milano 2015 “is an important platform to boost tourism in the UAE” adding that he has been observing the coverage of the “distinctiveness of the UAE pavilion” by the Italian media.
Starace described the relations between the UAE and Italy as “excellent in all fields” especially in the area of trade citing that Italian exports to the UAE stood at €6 billion in 2015. About 6000 Italian companies are operating in the UAE as well as a number of others in free zones he stated.
The Italian ambassador hailed the UAE for hosting 200 nationalities citing tolerance safety and security as the main factors for co-existence in the country. He added that the embassy helps students interested in studying in Italian Universities to choose their disciplines. — Wam