Karbala - The Italian Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Maurizio Greganti, started his tour in Karbala with a visit to the Al-Nabaa Forum for Dialogue.
The Italian Ambassador and his accompanying delegation were received by the Head of the Forum, Ali Al-Talqani; the Forum's Advisor for Political Affairs, Dr. Muslim Abbas; the Managing Editor of Al-Nabaa Information Network, Kamal Obeid; and forum member and legal expert Ahmed Jwaid.
At the outset of his remarks, Al-Talqani welcomed His Excellency the Ambassador and his accompanying delegation to the forum's headquarters. He outlined the overall activities of the forum and the Al-Nabaa Foundation for Culture and Media in promoting dialogue and supporting a democratic society.
Al-Talqani also discussed Iraq's image in light of international transformations, alongside the role of the international community in supporting Iraq and backing the vision of a democratic system in the country.
For his part, Dr. Muslim Abbas outlined the role of research centers in supporting democratic societies through the provision of research and study.
Abbas highlighted the role and importance of research in enhancing security and stability, and in opening new horizons for Iraq with countries in the region and the world.
Moreover, the Italian Ambassador expressed his pleasure with the visit and the warm reception, praising the stability of the security situation across all Iraqi governorates.
Greganti also outlined aspects of Italy's investment ambitions in Iraq and its support for economic stability, emphasizing the role of research and study centers, as well as the media, in achieving stability.
