The G7 Ministers on Inclusion and Disability, gathered in Assisi and Solfagnano on 14-16 October, adopted a joint Declaration. “It is the confirmation of a concrete commitment on eight priorities to support inclusion and the right of all to full participation in the civil, social, economic, cultural and political life of our countries”, Minister Alessandra Locatelli, who chaired the meeting, stated.

Assisi and Solfagnano

The city of St. Francis and St. Clare, situated in the central-eastern part of Umbria, Assisi boasts a millennia-old history with significant Roman, medieval, and Renaissance landmarks.
It has established itself globally as a universal centre of a message of peace and brotherhood, allowing visitors to experience an atmosphere of profound spirituality.
Among the numerous monuments that make Assisi one of the most artistically stimulating destinations in the region, the Basilica of St. Francis undoubtedly stands out.
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000 along with other Franciscan sites and almost the entire municipal territory, its Giotto frescoes have marked spiritual art in Italy and the world.
As a symbol of an inclusive and borderless vision of the world, Assisi hosted the welcoming ceremony for the G7 Heads of Delegation in front of the Basilica of St. Francis.

Solfagnano is a small hamlet north of the Perugia territory, crossed by the Tiber River and transformed into a castle during the 15th century. The ministerial meeting was hosted within one of the most fascinating manors in the Umbria region. The structure is surrounded by an estate of over sixty hectares with an Italian-style garden. Subject to a recent redevelopment project that has enhanced the multiple identities of the place, combining history with elements of modernity, the castle is now a historic residence that hosts international events and meetings.