Italy’s institute of culture in Pakistan to be established: Albana Ferrarese

Islamabad: Mrs Albana Ferrarese, wife of Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, has said that Italian Institute of Culture in Pakistan will be established soon.

In a statement, she said that in the near future “we are moving towards establishing an Italian Institute of Culture in Pakistan, which will enhance cultural cooperation between the two countries and also help in bringing women of both the countries closer.”

Albana Ferrarese said that she was very much impressed with the local art and craftsmanship of women in Pakistan, whose business model can now be easily developed in modern trade.

She said that today is the era of e-commerce and women can take business orders from all over the world including European countries and move towards their economic strength.

“Pakistani women are very hardworking and skilled. There are many opportunities for them, including handicrafts, hotelling, and cooking,” she maintained.

Albana Ferrarese said that Italian pizza is very popular in Pakistan and Pakistani women are also good at making pizza.

She said that these commonalities can help bring Pakistan and Italy more closer. She said the joint family system is of utmost importance in the shared traditions of Pakistan and Italy and these things will bring the two countries closer in the future.

Talking of Pakistani dresses, she said that they were simply wonderful. “You have got a variety of fabrics and then they are complimented with amazing colors that give you a message of joy and freshness,” she remarked.