Agriculture Minister Maurizio
Martina on Thursday called for unity in tackling the global
issues raised by Expo Milan, which has the theme 'Feeding the
planet, energy for life'.
In particular he called on global fast food giant
McDonald's and Italy's Slow Food movement dedicated to local
traditions and products to bury the hatchet following recent
divisions concerning the former's role as official sponsor of
the world's fair.
"We will invite Slow Food and McDonald's to reflect
together on possible action, in order to join forces on the
major themes of Expo," Martina said.
"Expo is and remains a great opportunity for open
confrontation also involving different points of view, but where
it is fundamental to recognise what unites and what divides,"
the minister continued.
"Let's not miss the opportunity to pursue a great team
initiative," he said.
Martina also defended the decision not to release Expo
visitor numbers at the end of each day.
"Instead it makes sense to ask everyone to help focus on
the content, tell what is going on here, rather than waiting for
the evening in order to say there were X or X minus 1 visitors,"
he said.
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