ITALY ADMITTED AS OBSERVER TO THE ARCTIC COUNCIL AT THE MINISTERIAL MEETING IN KIRUNA, SWEDEN.

Italy has been admitted as observer to the Arctic Council at the Ministerial Meeting in Kiruna, Sweden.


Recognising both Italy’s longtime participation in research and studies on the Arctic, as well as the interest of Italian firms in research applied to benefit the region, the Council’s decision now encourages Italy to further increase its commitment toward the Arctic, intensifying concrete support to the local populations.