Italy and Singapore, a common vision

The speech of the Deputy Minister of Business and Made in Italy, Valentino Valentini, at the Italy Village in Singapore during the visit of the Amerigo Vespucci ship

Singapore is one of the most important ports in all of Asia, one of the most important financial centers, and here we not only bring Italy and what it represents but with the Italy Village we bring the Italian experience. This serves not only as a message of friendship and cooperation but also to increasingly encourage the mutual investments that are taking place on both sides of the oceans right now. The arrival of the Amerigo Vespucci in this extraordinary port symbolizes the coming together of two nations with rich and intertwined histories. Italy and Singapore are geographically distant but close in their vision of progress and sustainable development. The importance of free trade and international commerce remains fundamental to the prosperity of our nations. In a rapidly changing, or rather dangerously regressing world, Italy and Singapore represent privileged gateways to Asia, and to 'Europe and across the Mediterranean to the African continent, facilitating not only the exchange of goods, but also of ideas, technologies vectors of peace and stability. Italy and Singapore intend to represent a model for international trade that is both dynamic yet fair, responsible and future-oriented. In the coming days, through a series of targeted events, we will explore the many opportunities for cooperation in the areas of the blue economy, space, advanced technologies and sustainable innovation. Our economies, characterized by a fabric of dynamic and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises, find in this collaboration an ideal ground to grow and prosper. The exchange of knowledge, technologies and human capital between our countries can catalyze innovation and open new frontiers in strategic sectors such as digitization, life sciences and clean technologies. Italy, with its rich manufacturing tradition, cultural heritage and creativity in design combines harmoniously with Singapore, a global hub of innovation, finance and technology. This synergy offers unique opportunities for both countries to expand their economic and cultural horizons.