ROME – After presenting the Letter of Credence to President of Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano, the new U.S. Ambassador John R. Phillips met the Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta.
By the formal acceptance of the Letter of Credence by Italian government, the process of installation of the new Ambassador in Rome, begun with the nomination decided by the U.S. President Barack Obama last July, is now officially concluded.
Also in Naples there was a first official meeting. Consul General Barrosse met president of Cam-pania region Stefano Caldoro. During a cordial exchange, they shared their common views on how to support the most reno-wned local projects both in Italy and in the U.S.
In the past few weeks, Barrosse has also met with mayor of Naples Luigi De Magistris, and in Sicily with Mayors Leoluca Orlando in Palermo, Michele Campisi in Caltanissetta and Enzo Bianco in Catania, who all reaffirmed their commitment to further maintain and strengthen the friendship between the Sicilian cities and the American people.
“A few weeks have passed since my arrival in Naples – commented Consul General Barrosse – but I have already had the honor of visiting some of the most charming areas of Southern Italy and of enjoying the extraordinary hospitality that characterizes the Italians. Thank you for your warm welcome”.
From Italian Embassy, however, it comes another kind of ne-ws. As it happens in Usa, also American Embassies and Consulates are suffering the shutdown. Because of the Federal Government of the US is currently in a Lapse of Appropriations period, also the Embassy in Rome and the three Consulates General in Milan, Naples and Florence are reducing costs.
All the offices remain open for consular services, including emergency services to American citizens and visa processing. In addition, the Embassy and Con-sulates are continuing all activities required to protect the inte-rests of the United States. Ho-wever, during this time of partial government shutdown, the offices must review spending and some events might be curtailed. As general rule, no domestic representation events should be held during the shutdown period. Events already scheduled should be cancelled and no new events planned until the shutdown is over. Normal activities of representation will be carried out as usual.
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