The Italy–Lebanon industrial mission promoted by Confindustria Abruzzo Medio Adriatico marked a significant step toward structured cooperation across the Mediterranean. During the Italy–Lebanon industrial mission, Massimiliano Iocco — Founder of the IOCCO Group and President of the Mechatronics Section — officially represented Confindustria in Beirut, supporting new industrial connections between Abruzzo and Lebanon.
Italy–Lebanon Industrial Mission: From Institutional Dialogue to Operational Cooperation
The mission builds upon the strategic agreement signed on 23 September 2025 between Confindustria Abruzzo Medio Adriatico and GE Communication Company, designed as an operational framework to support member companies with institutional access, investment facilitation and structured market engagement in Lebanon. A high-level plenary session was hosted at the Rafik Hariri Hall of the Beirut Chamber of Commerce, alongside institutional meetings involving economic and industrial stakeholders.
Strategic Focus Areas of the Italy–Lebanon Industrial Mission
Mediterranean industrial cooperation and value chains
- Co-manufacturing and industrial integration across the Mediterranean
- Technology transfer and development of integrated value chains
- Opportunities in industry, agro-industry, infrastructure and logistics
- Long-term partnerships aligned with MENA growth dynamics
How IOCCO contributes to international industrial projects
IOCCO supports advanced manufacturing through engineering and automation capabilities that enable efficient, reliable and scalable production systems. Learn more about our industrial automation solutions and our automotive glass technologies.
Speaking on behalf of Confindustria, Massimiliano Iocco highlighted mechatronics and industrial automation as key drivers for modern manufacturing and for building structured partnerships across the Mediterranean and the MENA region.
Key institutional and industrial participants
- Lorenzo Dattoli – President, Confindustria Abruzzo Medio Adriatico
- Massimiliano Iocco – President, Mechatronics Section (Confindustria Abruzzo Medio Adriatico)
- Matteo Redenti – Founder, Mediterranean Forum of Local Governments & Business
- Mohamed Choucair – Chairman, Lebanese Economic Organizations
- Jacques Sarraf – President, Global Lebanese Investors
- Selim Zeenni – President, Association of Lebanese Industrialists
- H.E. Amer Bisat – Minister of Economy and Trade
- H.E. Joe Issa El Khoury – Minister of Industry
- H.E. Nizar Hani – Minister of Agriculture
- H.E. Fayez Rasamny – Minister of Public Works and Transport
- H.E. Fabrizio Marcelli – Ambassador of Italy to Lebanon
- Marina Scognamiglio – Director, ITA/ICE Office in Beirut (Italian Trade Agency)
- Pietro Eynard – Head, Office for the Promotion of Italy’s “Sistema Paese”
- Paolo Borchia – Member of the European Parliament (ITRE)
- Lorenzo Cesa – Head of the Italian Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
- Simone Billi – Foreign Affairs Committee, Chamber of Deputies
The Italy–Lebanon industrial mission confirms the strategic role of the Mediterranean as a bridge between European manufacturing excellence and emerging opportunities across the MENA region. For more information about IOCCO’s engineering heritage and international approach, visit About IOCCO Group.
