Italy-Slovenia: toward a European future of shared growth
Mayor Dipiazza met with President Pahor; Trieste bridge-city.
10 July, 15:47President Pahor said he considered this gesture as "a signal that we are on the right path, we must continue to work together in the name of coexistence, cooperation, and friendship for peace, well-being, and prosperity for all of us and of future generations." Pahor then pointed out that, in a few days, the first anniversary of the tribute he paid along with President Mattarella on the symbolic places of the tragedies of these lands in Basovizza will occur. "In that handshake, there was the demonstration of our firm will to favor that sense of coexistence, friendship, and a common European future." "But that handshake - President Pahor added - could not have taken place without the help of many who are here today and of course without Mayor Dipiazza." "That day in Basovizza - said Mayor Dipiazza - we shared the complicated history of these lands. When you shook hands, I was excited, and I shed a tear. It was an important gesture. Thank you, President, on my behalf, of the city and in the name of our entire country." (ANSA).