Patrick Zaki is finally in Italy. “I am happy to be in Italy, thank you everyone, see you in Bologna,” he said after arriving at Malpensa Airport, where he was greeted with applause. Responding to journalists, Zaki added that it was “the most important day of my life” and made a victory sign with his fingers. It was received by Giovanni Molari, rector of the University of Bologna, from which he graduated and is expected tonight, as well as Professor Rita Monticelli, who is also considered his mentor.
Before leaving Egypt, the researcher thanked the government of Giorgia Meloni and the Italian people. “Thanks to the Italian government for what they’ve done in the last few days: I really appreciate everything they’ve done. And thanks to the Italians who have worked in these three years to get to this moment,” he said. Speaking on Omnibus at La7, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said: “Some elections are not about gratitude. The Italian government found it right to ask for Zeki’s release, and we have worked to achieve this goal since the beginning of our mandate. We did this quietly, without shouting and without fuss, and we got a result. If he doesn’t want to say thank you then, that’s his choice.”
“Today is a day to be noted on the human rights calendar,” boasted Amnesty International Italy. “Patrick repeatedly thanked and expressed his appreciation for the efforts made at all levels, including at the Italian institutions,” the NGO said in a statement.
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