Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the High-Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
Rome- New York, 24 October, 2013
The High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, held talks in Rome with H.E. Mrs. Emma Bonino, the Foreign Minister of Italy. The talks tackled a wide array of issues including migration, interfaith dialogue and religious rights as well as media and youth.
Migration being one of the four pillars of the Alliance, figured prominently in the talks. The High Representative and the Italian Foreign Minister agreed that a solid integration policy is urgently needed and that media can certainly play a key role when covering migration relevant issues. Mr. Al-Nasser elaborated on the activities the Alliance is undertaking in the area of media coverage of migration related issues.
While in Rome, the High Representative also met with HE Mr. Graziano da Silva, the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). They discussed potential cooperation and partnership between UNAOC and FAO in areas of common interest.