CONI President Luciano Buonfiglio took part this afternoon in the swearing-in ceremony of the 46 young officials who passed the 2023 competitive exam for entry-level diplomatic secretaries. The event was held at Villa Madama and attended by representatives from academia, industry, sport, and various branches of the public administration – a ceremony which Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani described as “an occasion open to Italy and the world”.

“Nothing should ever be overlooked. Attention to detail is essential,” Buonfiglio told the newly appointed diplomats. “You must always be aware that at any moment you might be called to take centre stage – because no one remembers those who merely play a supporting role.” He went on to recall receiving an award from then Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in the very same room where the ceremony was held. “Our country must always be at the forefront – because we know we represent excellence,” he added.

Just last week, Buonfiglio met with Minister Tajani at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to begin work on a new project involving CONI, aimed at promoting Italy and Italian sport abroad