Rome: Minister of State for Administrative Development, Fadi Makki, said Lebanon's participation in the Forum PA conference in Rome provided an important opportunity to strengthen cooperation with Italy and benefit from its expertise in public administration, digital transformation, and governance.

According to National News Agency - Lebanon, participating at the invitation of the Italian government alongside Lebanese Ambassador Carla Jazzar, Makki praised Italy's continued support for Lebanon and described its administrative model as a valuable example for reform efforts.

On the sidelines of the forum, he met Italian Public Administration Minister Paolo Zangrillo and other senior officials to discuss expanding cooperation. Makki also commended the Lebanese community in Italy for its role in strengthening bilateral ties and projecting a positive image of Lebanon abroad.