 Italian President Giorgio Napolitano is among the sweetest of men. He is a professional politician, unassuming and amicable. His summit meeting with President Hosni Mubarak was a memorable affair. We welcome Napolitano to Alexandria and all Egypt. His visit rekindles the ancient ties that bind Egypt and Italy. These two Mediterranean countries share much in common. They are ancient civilisations, proud nations with a glorious past. I illustrated Napolitano's features as a Roman emperor haughty and noble. parent page (30 October - 5 November 2008, issue #920) |