Ambassador Franchetti Pardo in Warsaw to promote Italian footwear

(ANSA) - VARSAVIA, 24 OTT - The Italian Ambassador to Poland, Luca Franchetti Pardo, participated in the business meeting, which was dedicated to promoting the Italian footwear sector and developing trade relations between Italy and Poland. The ambassador expressed his appreciation for the efforts of Assocalzaturifici and Micam in promoting Italian companies internationally. In particular, he thanked Matteo Scarparo for coordinating the initiative and highlighted the work of the ICE office in Warsaw, led by Roberto Cafiero, in supporting companies and developing contacts with local operators. “Italian footwear embodies a wealth of expertise, creativity, and manufacturing prowess. Initiatives like this one allow us to showcase it more closely and strengthen dialogue with Polish industry professionals. Together with ICE and industry associations, we want to support our companies so that the quality of their products translates into solid and lasting business partnerships,” stated Franchetti Pardo. The meeting is part of a significant commercial relationship for the sector: in 2025, Italian footwear exports to Poland reached 360.1 million euros. In the first five months of 2026, the Polish market ranked eighth among destinations for Italian footwear exports, with 145.3 million euros.
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