20 August 1996
Correspondence from His Excellency Ambassador Marcello Spatafora, Republic of Italy, following his visit to Darwin and the Reception hosted by Chief Minister Shane Stone. See Archive Images 'Chief Minister's Reception Italian Ambassador'. Chief Minister Stone ran a very active sponsored visitation program for Heads of Mission (Ambassadors and High Commissioners) promoting the Territory's profile and so encourage investment and tourism. He also actively encouraged the appointment of honorary consuls.