Ministry of Defence and Eni Forge Stronger Alliance to Safeguard Italy’s Security and Foster Innovation

Ministry of Defence and Eni Forge Stronger Alliance to Safeguard Italy’s Security and Foster Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Ministry of Defence and Eni, an Italian energy company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Rome to enhance their strategic collaboration on security and risk assessment. The agreement involves sharing expertise and information to bolster their knowledge in geopolitical areas of common interest. The MoU focuses on safeguarding critical infrastructure, supporting local communities, and promoting innovation, especially in new technologies and organizational aspects. Both parties aim to work together to strengthen national defense and benefit local communities while building a secure and innovative future for Italy.

(PRESS RELEASE) ROME, 6-Dec-2023— /EuropaWire/ — Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetto, and Eni CEO, Claudio Descalzi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Defence and Eni in Rome. The agreement strengthens strategic collaboration on security and risk assessment thanks to the share of expertise and information that can complement the two parties’ mutual knowledge gained in the various geopolitical areas of common interest.

The MoU refers to scenarios related to the protection of infrastructure and areas of strategic importance to national interest, joint activities to support local communities and the promotion of innovation with emphasis on new technologies as well as organizational, educational and training aspects.

Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto commented: “Today’s signing marks a significant step and strengthens the synergy between the Ministry of Defence and Eni, which has always been in place and will be in the future. I strongly pursued this agreement that will engage us in strategic security and innovation projects. This partnership represents a shared commitment to national defense and the well-being of local communities. Our goal is to build a secure and innovative future for Italy.”

Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi commented: “Today’s agreement strengthens the cooperation already in place and confirms the importance of public-private partnerships as an effective risk management tool to protect strategic activities and national economic and industrial initiatives. As Eni, we work for Italy’s energy security, and, alongside the Ministry of Defence, we have significant mutual goals. Thus, we must work together and jointly for the country”.

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