Italian Embassy launches book on its 75th bilateral relations anniversary with the Philippines; highlights commitment to ‘strengthen Filipino-Italian’ cooperation to stimulate cultural, economic, and diplomatic advancement

The Embassy of Italy in the Philippines, under the leadership of His Excellency Ambassador Marco Clemente, hosts a media book launch to highlight the 75th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Italy and the Philippines on October 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Caruso Ristorante Italiano in Makati City.

The book titled ‘Philippines-Italy: Rising Together’ narrates the long-standing relationship between the two countries that led to the advancement of each other’s culture, economy, and mutual understanding.

In a press conference, Clemente highlighted that the book is a transformative power of international collaboration that compelled the two nations to “rise together,” making it significant during these times.

“Seventy-five years of bilateral diplomatic relations represent a momentous anniversary in the lives of two countries and two nations, and certainly deserve to be celebrated in a memorable way,” says Amb. Clemente.

The diplomat also underscored the need for the two countries to bind together to uplift their mutual understanding by working closely with the people and ensuring that they are at the center of this cooperation.

“We need to strengthen our ties better by building initiatives that empower our people to succeed and make sure that they are rooted in our goal of rising together. This only suggests that these activities are centered on cultural, economic, and diplomatic advancement, so we need to work hand in hand to make this possible,” he emphasized.

“I would like to express my gratitude to all the authors who have generously contributed to this collection. I would also like to extend my appreciation to my Ministry and to the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, which have supported my initiative since its inception,” he added.

Aside from book launching, the Embassy of Italy in the Philippines plans to roll out a series of events on education, language, and performing arts that target the marginalized communities in Metro Manila.

The embassy said it also plans to offer scholarship opportunities to Filipino students in order to help them fortify their careers with the help of Italian education.