The meeting took place yesterday between the consul of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the lawyer Angelo Melone, and the president of the 'Il Tarì' Goldsmith Center, Vincenzo Giannotti. The meeting, promoted with the aim of creating new opportunities for exchange and starting relations between the Democratic Republic of Congo, a land rich in metals and precious stones, and the best goldsmith companies in Campania since 1994, "was - reads in a note - of great interest to both sides ". "The Tarì, a creative and distribution center of gems and precious materials with its 40,000 m² of built-up areas and its 380 established companies with a total of 2500 employees - says Melone - is a unique reality in Europe as it is a permanent fair open 365 days. per year for operators in the sector. It will be interesting to build synergies and opportunities with the country that I have the honor to represent ". Giannotti with the Consul retraced the history of Tarì, born on the initiative of the oldest goldsmith families in Naples who, having abandoned the historic goldsmiths' village, in the heart of the city, have given life to a reality that today is among the first three goldsmith centers Italians. The consul was particularly interested in the high school goldsmith training present inside the Tarì which, like an academy, contemplates all the specializations for the professional preparation of those who will be the representatives of this ancient art, true Campania excellence. The diplomat expressed his willingness to create potential active collaborations with the Republic of Congo, "a geographically huge country, very rich in precious materials" and assured his intervention so that discussions are initiated only with Congolese entities that operate in full legality and in full respect for human rights. 'It would also be an achievement for Italy - says Melone - if excellences of the Campania region such as this one of Tarì shared their basic artisan training with the Congolese who are surrounded by raw materials but do not have the skills to make the most of them'. President Giannotti clarified that Tarì is interested in all the opportunities to ensure constant growth of the Center and the sector and has shown willingness to train Congolese to become standard-bearers of the ancient Neapolitan goldsmith tradition in the African country.