Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to bolster the partnership between Italy and the state of Florida.
With shared values, strong industry ties, and a significant Italian American community in Florida, both regions are looking to deepen their economic and cultural relationship.
“It was great to discuss relations between Florida and Italy with the Prime Minister today in Rome. We hope that Florida and Italy’s relationship continues to grow, and we welcome greater investment from Italian companies in our state,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “We appreciate the Prime Minister hosting our trade delegation this week, and we are appreciative of her efforts to advance the interests of her country and her people.”
This meeting is part of Governor DeSantis’ international trade mission, which includes stops in major Italian cities such as Rome, Viareggio, Florence, Turin, and Milan.
The delegation features 85 representatives from key Florida industries, including higher education, transportation, aerospace, defense, healthcare, and manufacturing.
The mission aims to foster economic growth, with Italy already being one of Florida’s top twenty trade partners, contributing $4.4 billion in annual bilateral trade.
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