From left: Italian Ambassador to the U.S. Marco Peronaci, ISDA President Basil Russo, and Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani meet at the Italian Ambassador’s home in Washington, D.C. in February. Tajani is shown holding the February edition of La Nostra Voce, which highlighted the Italian American Future Leaders (IAFL) platform — an initiative that has been well received by Italian leadership.

Building momentum on the international stage, ISDA President Basil Russo met in February with Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani and Ambassador Marco Peronaci in Washington, D.C., marking new connections between Italian and Italian American leadership.

The meeting served as an initial step toward identifying areas of mutual interest and exploring opportunities for future collaboration centered on shared cultural and community priorities.

Tajani, who has served under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni since 2022, is among Italy’s most influential leaders.

Peronaci recently succeeded Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, who had collaborated with Russo to convene cultural leaders and dignitaries in Washington in late 2021, advancing initiatives that promoted Italian education, language, and traditions.

With planning discussions already underway between Tajani and Russo, further developments are anticipated as the dialogue continues to take shape in the months ahead.

More updates and details to follow.

 

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