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​​​​​​The Embassy of Italy in Washington, DC, the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center, and ISPI – Italian Institute for International Political Studies are delighted to invite you to a public event celebrating the 160th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Italy and the United States, on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (ET) / 15:00 hrs (CEST). This virtual event, held under the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic, will feature a series of discussions on the US-Italian partnership and opportunities for future cooperation in the political, economic, and scientific fields. The event will be followed by an exclusive virtual performance by the National Symphony Orchestra at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, featuring world-renowned Italian conductor Maestro Gianandrea Noseda.

As the Biden and Draghi Administrations take office, this timely anniversary is a pivotal moment in the US-Italian partnership and broader transatlantic alliance. The United States and Italy can leverage their strong historic ties to foster international cooperation on global challenges such as COVID-19 relief, economic recovery, and combatting climate change, among other issues. This day of celebration and dialogue provides an opportunity for experts on both sides of the Atlantic to explore the political dimension of the US-Italian partnership, discuss the potential for cooperation on a sustainable global future, and set the stage for the next century of diplomatic relations.

This event will be broadcast on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. To participate in the conversation, use the hashtag #ItalyUS160. In order to receive the event information, please register using the button above. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to watch the event.​​​

We hope you will join us in celebrating this important anniversary.

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The event will be followed by an exclusive virtual performance by the National Symphony Orchestra at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, featuring world-renowned Italian conductor, Maestro Gianandrea Noseda.

Follow the event with @AtlanticCouncil on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook using #ItalyUS160