Welcome Association Italy participates in event honoring Hugo Chávez organized by the Venezuelan Embassy at FAO

Rome, March 6, 2025 - Yesterday, March 5, 2025, an institutional event organized by theEmbassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to FAO on the anniversary of the passing of Comandante Hugo Chávez was held at the Pio XI Hall of Palazzo San Calisto, Piazza San Calisto, Rome.

The meeting was a time for reflection and insight into the politics of food sovereignty, eco-sustainability and social justice, issues of great relevance in the international arena.

Representing Welcome Association Italy was Deputy Secretary General, Carlo Palumbo, who attended the event at the invitation of the Venezuelan Embassy.

Event Program
Screening of the documentary "Hugo Chávez: a legacy of food sovereignty, ecosocialism and good living for humanity."

Speech by Minister Juan Carlos Loyo, head of Venezuela's Ministry of People's Power for Fisheries and Aquaculture, who outlined his country's commitment to ensuring equitable access to food and the role of agricultural policies in combating poverty and malnutrition.

Presentation of the book "Food and Nutrition: Thought and Work of Hugo Chávez," by Marilyn DiLuca Santaella, Ambassador of the Permanent Mission of Venezuela to the United Nations Agencies based in Rome.

Concluding remarks
With the participation of:

• Edgar Arteaga, Deputy Minister of Religious Institutions and Worship of the People's Power Ministry for Internal Relations, Justice and Peace.
• Franklin Mauricio Zeltzer Malpica, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the Holy See.

Artistic Closing
Screening of the video "Love Letters for a Garden of Justice and Equality," accompanied by the Venezuela Music Ensemble.

Welcome Association Italy's role
Welcome Association Italy 's participation in this initiative is part of its commitment to intercultural dialogue and international cooperation, in keeping with the principles of neutrality and inclusion, values that distinguish the Association and guide its work.

The event provided an opportunity to strengthen institutional dialogue and explore issues of global significance, such as food security, social integration and sustainability.

Welcome Association Italy will continue to promote initiatives that foster constructive confrontation between peoples and institutions, while fully respecting the plurality of voices and cultures that comprise it.