(ANSA) – RABAT, 03 GIU – The Italian Embassy in Morocco celebrated the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic in Rabat. On this occasion, Ambassador Armando Barucco greeted guests before his return to Rome for the end of his mandate. Thanking the diplomatic network, the Italian Institute of Culture, directed by Carmela Callea, Ambassador Barucco reiterated the strategic importance of Morocco for Italy due to the favourable economic growth forecasts and the numerous opportunities for companies in terms of investment. Party to numerous free trade agreements, Morocco is gradually establishing itself as a gateway to Africa. On the big screen in the garden of the Italian residence, images of meetings, cultural occasions and institutional events were scrolled through the relations between Italy and Morocco in recent years, up to the grand concert dedicated to Monteverdi for the Festival of Sacred Music held in Fes in recent days. The reception was attended by representatives of Moroccan institutions, including the Minister of Culture and Communication, Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid, with whom the Italian ambassador took stock of the numerous cooperation projects opened in recent years and especially after the 2023 earthquake. The performance of the national anthems of Morocco and Italy kicked off the celebration for the numerous Italian, Moroccan and international guests in Rabat.
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