-'Programmes in the underwater sector key for Italy'-

ROME, Sept. 30, 2024 /ANSA=Kyodo JBN/ --

The general commissioner for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka Mario Vattani spoke at the second edition of the Forum Risorsa Mare (Sea Resource Forum), held in Palermo on 25 and 26 September 2024, organized by the Minister for Civil Protection and Sea Policies in collaboration with The European House - Ambrosetti.

    The Minister for Civil Protection and Sea Policies, Nello Musumeci, will be present at the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on 21 July, on the occasion of the celebration in Japan of the Day of the Sea together with a business and scientific delegation active in the field of the Blue Economy.

    "One of our objectives in participating in Expo is to update and broaden Italy's image in important markets in Asia.
    This has an immediate effect on exports, attracting investments and developing technological and industrial cooperation", said Mario Vattani, Commissioner General for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka.

    "Now the new frontier of exploration is underwater.

"We already have a strong partnership with Japan for aerospace, and today the news about our programs in the aerospace and underwater sectors is highly important to identify Italy as a country with highly advanced technology, and a potential partner in this sector".

    The Forum brought together experts in the maritime sector, government representatives, entrepreneurs, scientists and prominent figures from the world of culture to discuss the Blue Economy and the sustainable development of marine resources.

    Expo 2025 will be held in Osaka from April 13 to October 13, 2025 under the theme 'Designing the society of the future for our lives'.
    Italy presents itself with a Pavilion designed by architect Mario Cucinella whose slogan is 'Art regenerates life'.

 Source: General Commissioner’s Office of Italy for Expo 2025 Osaka