On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Rural Association of Uruguay, Italy took part in the 116th International Livestock Fair, and the Agro-Industrial and Commercial Fair, which were held from 10 to 19 September in Montevideo.
Italy’s pavilion was created by the Italian Embassy, together with the Uruguay-Italy Chamber of Commerce and in collaboration with the ENIT Office. During the 10 days of the event, thirteen exhibitors presented their products and services, in the pavilion, to over 47,000 visitors. Furthermore, during the 10 days of the event, the Embassy organized thematic meetings dedicated to roots tourism, to the excellence of Italian cuisine, to the presence of Italian culture in Uruguay, and to environmental protection issues, as well as live shows.