Foibe massacres and Istria–Rijeka-Dalmatia exodus: meeting of coordination committee for remembrance day commemorations

The inaugural meeting of the committee in charge of coordinating commemorations of the day of remembrance for the victims of the Foibe massacres and the exodus from Istria, Rijeka and Dalmatia was held at Palazzo Chigi today, in the presence of Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers Alfredo Mantovano.

The role of the Committee, which was established by decree of the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, is to ensure efficient and coordinated planning of the initiatives and ceremonies promoted by authorities to mark the national day of remembrance on 10 February - with the involvement of associations, institutions and various organisations of civil society.

During his opening remarks, Undersecretary of State Mantovano underlined President Meloni's special attention and awareness and the Government's intention, through the Committee, to enhance synergy and coordination between all State authorities and the world of associations that are committed to preserving the memory and increasing knowledge of the tragic Foibe massacres and exodus.

The Committee will also coordinate initiatives to accord due importance to the contribution that the Italians of Istria, Rijeka and Dalmatia made to the social and cultural development of the eastern Adriatic and to preserve the traditions of Istrian-Dalmatian communities living in Italy and abroad.