UNSCP President Roberto Nobile was welcomed via video link by delegates in the Metz congress where Mr Nobile looked forward to a long-term and successful cooperation together. Both current and future President's of UDiTE underlined the importance of Italy, a founding member of UDiTE rejoining the federation in 2022. An affiliation agreement was also signed with the AAPRO (Romanian Association of City Managers)  President Marian Florea who joined UDiTE as an affiliate member and will work closely with UDiTE on initiatives with the European Union and the Council of Europe.