sabato 25 gennaio 2014

Gli auguri del Decano del Corpo Diplomatico al Sindaco di Zagabria

Nella bella cornice del salone di rappresentanza dello storico Palazzo Dwerce di Zagabria il Nunzio Apostolico in Croazia, S.E. Alessandro D'Errico, in qualità di Decano del Corpo Diplomatico accreditato a Zagabria, ha rivolto il tradizionale indirizzo di saluto di Capodanno al Sindaco della capitale croata. L'avvenimento svoltosi nella serata del 21 gennaio 2014 ha ricevuto un'ampia risonanza sulla stampa e sui portali della rete. In particolare il portale della Città di Zagabria ha postato un commento che ha messo in risalto sia il discorso di accoglienza del Sindaco Milan Bandic e sia il discorso del Decano dei Diplomatici. Il Sindaco ha voluto celebrare l'importanza dell'entrata in Europa della Croazia e le iniziative culturali ed economiche che si sono rese possibili nel nuovo orizzonte democratico europeo ed internazionale. S. E. D'Errico ha rivolto il suo indirizzo in inglese, plaudendo allo spirito di accoglienza e di ospitalità della Città di Zagabria ed augurando ogni successo alle iniziative culturali e relazionali che vedono positivamente protagonisti il Sindaco ed il suo entourage.
Seguono il testo intero del discorso in inglese di S. E. Alessandro D'Errico e la segnalazione di alcuni links che propongono commenti e gallerie fotografiche.

 DEAN OF THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS IN CROATIA

GREETINGS FOR THE NEW YEAR
TO MR. MILAN BANDIĆ, MAYOR OF ZAGREB

(Zagreb, 21st January 2014)


Mr. Mayor,

On behalf of the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Croatia, and on behalf of the Consular Corps and the International Organizations with headquarters in Zagreb, it is my privilege and honor to thank you for your invitation to this Reception. We are really pleased and honored to present to you today our best wishes for the recent Christmas holidays and the New Year.

This traditional meeting gives us also the opportunity to extend our greetings to the distinguished participants present here today, and especially to the members of the City Council, and to your collaborators, and to all the citizens of Zagreb.


Mr. Mayor,

Last year has been certainly historical for Croatia, because the long path to integration into the European Union has been crowned with success. We shall have many fond memories of the ceremonies which marked this event, and especially of the official one of June 30th, when Zagreb was indeed the center of the world’s attention, with the participation of so many political personalities from all over Europe. We rejoice with you for this success. We are confident that Zagreb shall make a valuable contribution to the progress and prosperity not only of Croatia but of the entire European Family.

Looking back on the past year, let us also renew our warm congratulations for the noticeable success that you had in the Municipality elections.          We follow with sincere admiration you tireless commitment to the development of Zagreb. We sincerely congratulate you for what you have achieved in your previous mandates as the head of the administration of the City. And, in the solemn atmosphere of the current meeting, we wish as well to assure you that during this fifth mandate we will be happy to extend our sincere collaboration for the development of the City, and the prosperity and wealth of all the citizens of Zagreb.


Finally, on this important occasion, let us also express our deep gratitude for your constant attention to the needs of diplomats and their families, which makes our work easier. We wish you success in carrying out your duties and high responsibilities, for the good of Zagreb and of all those who live here or visit.

         Mr. Mayor, Happy New Year, to you and your family
Happy New Year to the Municipal Government!
Happy New Year to all the citizens of Zagreb!
May God Almighty bless and protect Zagreb always!

Thank you very much!

+ Alessandro D’Errico
Dean of the Diplomatic Corps
Apostolic Nuncio






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