(ANSA) - Milan, October 16 - New York Mayor Bill de Blasio will visit Milan Expo 2105 with his family, said the mayor of Milan on Wednesday, who spoke from New York City Hall after a meeting with his counterpart.
De Blasio also said the city would sign the Pact on Urban Nutrition, which Milan is working on in view of the food-themed world fair, Giuliano Pisapia added.
"We have the same goals as de Blasio, such as the fight against inequality. We also have great expectations for results.
I am convinced that through greater unity between Milan and New York, great things can be done," Pisapia explained.
Milan Expo 2015 runs from May to October of next year and deals with themes of nutrition, food security, sustainable practices, and celebrating global culinary cultures.
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