Saturday 11 April 2020 – 14:40
Coronavirus, Mattarella: Fiera Milano propulsive for recovery in Italy
“It is a driving force for the country”
Rome, 11 April (askanews) – “Fiera di Milano wanted to mark the celebration of its centenary – postponed for the health emergency – placing itself as an active part in the fight against the virus, with the creation in its city pavilions of a hospital dedicated to patients affected by the covid19. Once again in the service of the city, the region, the protection of the community. In view of the resumption of our production activity, the trade fair will certainly be confirmed as a driving force of primary importance on which Italy knows it can count. ” This was stated by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella in the message sent to the President of the Fiera Milano Foundation, Enrico Pazzali for the 100th anniversary of the first edition of the Milan Trade Fair.
At Fiera, Mattarella continued, “it is a reason for pride, as well as a push for further commitment, for the city, for Lombardy and for the whole of Italy. In the events of such an intense century, the Fiera di Milano – recalled the head of state – has been a protagonist in the processes of economic and social transformations, opening Italy to the world, bringing together industry, commerce and society “.
For Mattarella, “Made in Italy has experienced generative moments in the Fair and has received a strong boost from the exhibition spaces. The Fiera di Milano system has been able to develop the presence of the Italian business system on the most diverse global markets. The Fair – he added – was the engine and showcase of Milan’s vocation to be an Italian and European metropolis, a real driving force of development for Lombardy and the whole country “.
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