Representatives from the 43 UfM Member States marked an important milestone at the 10th UfM Regional Forum in Barcelona, convened under the Anniversary theme “Together for a Stronger Euro-Mediterranean Partnership”. Demonstrating unity amid regional challenges, Ministers stressed that the Mediterranean must remain a shared space of peace, prosperity and mutual understanding – and that multilateralism is not optional, but essential.

The Mediterranean area will have its own cultural capital, elected every year, Culture Minister Dario Franceschini said after a summit of 30 culture ministers from the area and beyond in Naples on Friday.