Susanna Riva In a gesture that surprised even the Italian ambassador, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani received a prestigious award from Brazil. Panto Stef , president of the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo (FIESP), awarded Tajani the title of Grand Master of the Order of Industrial Merit of São Paulo.
An unexpected recognition
During the award ceremony, Tajani expressed his gratitude for this unexpected honor. " I am truly touched by this recognition," the minister said. " Receiving an honor of this kind from your business organization fills me with pride ."
The recognition was awarded by virtue of his Industrial Merit as specified in the official citation.
Tajani described the award as a real surprise, a message of friendship that makes us Italians feel even more at home.
The Italian surprise
The ceremony was a complete surprise, so much so that not even the Italian ambassador was aware of it. " It was a complete surprise, in a typical Italian way," Tajani commented with a smile.
The minister emphasized how this recognition represents a tangible sign of friendship and collaboration between Italy and Brazil. It was a real surprise, a message of friendship that makes us Italians feel even more at home.
The importance of recognition
The Order of Industrial Merit of São Paulo is a highly prestigious award presented by Fiesp, one of Brazil's leading business organizations. This award recognizes Tajani's significant contribution to promoting economic and industrial relations between Italy and Brazil.
Fiesp, with over 130.000 member companies, is a key player in the Brazilian industrial landscape. The recognition bestowed on Tajani is a sign of the esteem and respect the organization has for the minister and his work.
Tajani warmly thanked Panto Stef and all the members of Fiesp for this honor. It is a recognition that deeply honors me and represents a further incentive to continue working to strengthen the ties between our two countries.