by InTrieste
In a bid to fortify economic ties spanning the Atlantic, collaborative efforts between companies hailing from Italy’s Friuli Venezia Giulia (Fvg) region and their counterparts in the United States are emerging as pivotal milestones. This burgeoning partnership not only underscores the strategic imperative of institutional cohesion but also amplifies economic synergies, thereby bolstering the alliance between the European Union, Italy, and the United States.
Against the backdrop of the iconic Nasdaq stock exchange, the governor of Friuli Venezia Giulia spearheaded an insightful discourse at the economic forum titled “Opportunities for partnership in the innovative companies of Italy’s Friuli Venezia Giulia,” meticulously organized by the National Italian American Foundation (Niaf). Esteemed attendees, including key figures from Fvg’s vibrant business landscape and prominent US enterprises, converged to explore avenues for collaboration amidst a dynamic global economic landscape.
Highlighting the region’s core strengths in innovation, logistics, shipbuilding, and the burgeoning scientific and biomedical sectors, the governor accentuated the significance of the burgeoning economic alliance between Fvg and the United States. Notably, the United States emerges as a pivotal export market for the region, with investments witnessing a meteoric rise, tripling over the past three years, and accounting for a substantial 6 percent of the national total.
In the corridors of the event, dialogues between luminaries from the US economic sphere and Fvg’s assessor for productive activities underscored the unique advantages offered by the region, particularly as a special statute territory. From zeroed regional taxation for new investments to a robust guarantee fund supporting venture capital endeavors, Friuli Venezia Giulia embodies an attractive investment destination, augmented by its allure as a tourist hotspot.
The culmination of this institutional mission witnessed the Friuli Venezia Giulia delegation being accorded the esteemed designation of “Region of Honor for the year 2024” at the prestigious National Italian American Foundation Gala. Against the backdrop of this celebration, the governor reaffirmed the paramount importance of fostering relations with associations representing Italians abroad, epitomized by the pivotal role played by Niaf.
As the curtains draw on this seminal event, prospects for continued collaboration between Friuli Venezia Giulia and the National Italian American Foundation beckon, culminating in the eagerly anticipated grand Gala slated for October in Washington. Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex global milieu, these cross-continental partnerships serve as beacons of unity, fostering economic growth and fortifying the shared values underpinning Western democracies.
