{"id":7362,"date":"2026-06-23T15:06:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amblondra.esteri.it\/?p=7362"},"modified":"2026-06-23T15:22:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:22:37","slug":"milan-as-a-global-city-reflections-from-a-decade-of-international-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amblondra.esteri.it\/en\/news\/dall_ambasciata\/2026\/06\/milan-as-a-global-city-reflections-from-a-decade-of-international-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Milan as a Global City: Reflections from a Decade of International Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"

London, 22 June 2026 \u2013 The Embassy of Italy in London hosted \u201cMilan, Global City: Reflections from
\na Decade of International Engagement\u201d, an event exploring Milan\u2019s transformation into one of the
\nleading urban actors on the international stage and the growing role of cities in addressing global
\nchallenges.<\/p>\n

The evening featured Giuseppe Sala, Mayor of Milan, in a conversation moderated by Marta Foresti,
\nCEO and Founder of LAGO Collective, followed by concluding reflections from Lord Marvin Rees of
\nEaston, former Mayor of Bristol.<\/p>\n

Drawing on Milan\u2019s journey over the past decade \u2013 from Expo 2015 to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter
\nOlympic and Paralympic Games \u2013 the discussion provided an opportunity to reflect on the
\ncontribution of cities to their countries\u2019 international standing and on the increasingly important role
\nof so-called city diplomacy.<\/p>\n

In his opening remarks, the Ambassador of Italy to the United Kingdom, Fabio Cassese, noted: \u201cOver
\nthe past ten years, Milan has become one of the most visible and effective ambassadors of our country
\naround the world. Through its ability to attract talent, host global events and engage in leading
\ninternational networks, the city has helped project an image of Italy that is modern, innovative and
\nopen to the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

The discussion also highlighted the growing role of cities and local administrations in addressing issues
\nthat transcend national borders – from climate change to migration, and from economic
\ncompetitiveness to social cohesion – and how they can play an increasingly active part in developing
\nshared solutions to global challenges by promoting innovation, sustainability, and international
\ncooperation.<\/p>\n

Mayor Sala\u2019s visit to London took place in the context of London Climate Action Week and as part of
\nthe activities of the C40 Cities network, one of the world\u2019s leading platforms for cooperation among
\ncities committed to tackling climate change, for which Mayor Sala serves as Vice Chair for Europe.<\/p>\n

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