(ANSA) - ROME, 18 FEB - "The image of GO! 2025 will be promoted in every fair trade event in the tourism and cultural spheres whenever Italy is present," Italy's Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said during a meeting with Gorizia Mayor Rodolfo Ziberna and Regional Councillor for Culture of FVG Tiziana Gibelli. Sangiuliano underlined that he will personally follow the evolution of the event and will visit Gorizia and Nova Gorica as soon as possible, "perhaps together with the Slovenian minister of culture, to "feel" closer to the rebirth of "a territory deeply affected by history that has been able to rebuild itself, overcoming tragedies and resentments and becoming a symbol of the Europe of peace and progress." The minister assured that the government will explore possible lines of funding to support the initiatives put in place by the Municipality of Gorizia "also because this is truly an extraordinary opportunity, including tourism, for Gorizia, Fvg, and the entire Northeast, and we want to be firmly at your side." "The region believed in this project from the beginning - Gibelli underlined at the end - and accompanied it step by step, including financially. The recognition of the government puts the last piece and makes us move forward even more strongly." "I met a person who showed great interest in what happens in our territory. Gorizia has found a new friend," Ziberna said.

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