The Italian Institute of Culture also present in Prishtina

30.05.2018

Minister Kujtim Gashi hosted today in a meeting Italian Ambassador to Kosovo Piero Cristoforo Sardi with whom he discussed the extension of the Italian Institute of Culture in Kosovo and the organization of a concert that will be held on 4 June in honor of the composer Gioachino Rossini, at the 150th anniversary of his death.

The Minister initially informed the Italian Ambassador about the appearance of Kosovo at the Venice Biennale, informing him of the large number of visitors who had the Pavilion of Kosovo and on this occasion thanked Ambassador Sardi for the assistance provided by the Italian Embassy.

Minister Gashi said that the cooperation between MCYS and the Italian Embassy is very good and to be praised.

"All the common events and activities we have realized have shown a willingness and a spirit of cooperation and always in the interest of culture", said Minister Gashi.

Meanwhile, Ambassador Sardi expressed gratitude for the shown gratitude and said that we support Kosovo to be present in important international events and Kosovo's participation in the Biennial shows that we are jointly on the right track.

Sardi informed Minister Gashi that after the previous meeting when it was discussed about the extension of the Italian Cultural Institute in Kosovo, as an embassy they submitted the request to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and it was approved. The Embassy has also notified the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo.

The Ambassador asked the Minister to formalize this initiative and the extension of the Italian Cultural Institute in Tirana to become a reality in Kosovo, which would enable the cultural events held in Tirana to be extended to Prishtina as well.

Minister Gashi said that he is fully ready to start the procedures for the formalization of this important cultural institution in Kosovo as well.

"Personally, as Minister and MCYS staff, we will commit to maximize the idea of extending this institution to Prishtina as soon as possible, and for that we will sign a memorandum of cooperation", said the Minister.

Minister and Ambassador also discussed the concert that will be organized in honor of composer Rossini, where Minister Gashi will happily participate in this event.

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