Italy has appointed Carlo Formosa as ambassador to Ukraine, an experienced diplomat who previously headed the embassy in Portugal.
This is reported on the embassy's page on the social network X.
Formosa noted that he would be proud to represent Italy and work to contribute to a just peace, the future reconstruction of Ukraine and its movement towards EU membership.
Congratulations to Carlo Formosa, new Ambassador of Italy to Ukraine 🇮🇹🤝🇺🇦@italyinukr pic.twitter.com/V63MTf1tL4
— Italy MFA (@ItalyMFA_int) July 1, 2024
After a short stint in the private sector, Formosa became ambassador to Portugal in 2020 and was appointed ambassador to Ukraine on 1 July 2024.