Ambassador of Bangladesh to Italy Mr. Rokebul Haque met the Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri on 13th February 2025 at Mayor’s office at Via del Campidoglio. Ambassador Haque appreciated the Mayor for his leadership in preserving and enhancing the charm and beauty of the ‘City of Eternity’.
Ambassador expressed his keenness to work with the Rome City Administration to facilitate the social integration and welfare of the Bangladeshi community, living and contributing to the Italian society as well as enhancing cooperation between city authorities of Bangladesh and Italy.
Ambassador Haque requested Mayor of Rome to take necessary measures for establishing a Muslim graveyard which is longstanding demand of Muslim communities especially Bangladeshis. 
The Mayor of Rome Metropolitan City commended the Bangladeshi community for their hard work, dedication, and their effort to integrate themselves into the Roman society.
The Mayor fondly recalled his long association with the Hon’ble Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. He mentioned about the visit of Professor Yunus to Rome for discussions on the theme of Expo 2030 and the 2nd World meeting on Human Fraternity last year organized by the Fratelli Tutti Foundation along with New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Mayor Robertro Gulatieri appreciated Ambassador Rokebul Haque for his eagerness to work with the Mayor’s office and assured that his office would work to ensure better lives, safe and secured work places for Bangladeshi workers so that they are ensured appropriate wages.