Sunday at the Italian pavilion at
Expo Dubai 2020 was dedicated to Florence.
A visibly emotional mayor, Dario Nardella, took to the stage and
said: "Florence has a very rich business reality, After Milan it
is the second metropolitan city with the widest variety of
businesses, ranging from major pharmaceutical
multinationationals to fashion, and the small artisanal
businesses that work with new technologies and not only with
traditional ones".
"So for us internationalization is a living condition and a
requisite for competitiveness," Nardella told ANSA.
"This type of mission is fundamental to present not only the
firms of our area, but also to strengthen relations between
Italian institutions and those in the UAE. In the digital global
era of smart working, personal and human relations in the
business field are important. I really believe in the
international initiatives promoting our economic system".
Nardella went on to say that "we offer innovation and culture",
starting with the 3D replica of Michelangelo's David created by
Florence University.
Nardella said he was "moved" by Gucci's contribution to the
Maggio Fiorentino, saying 1.1 million euros had been raised for
the iconic event.
Commissioner Paolo Glisenti said Florence offered a special
focus on the business chain.
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