By Courtney Smith

Italy's ambassador to the United States visited Auburn University on Monday to expand student exchange programs and academic research partnerships with Italian universities. He also hopes American and European leaders will soon sign a free trade agreement and strengthen economies all over the globe.

Ambassador Dr. Claudio Bisogniero received a warm welcome in Auburn during Monday's Q and A session at the AU Student Center. "This is my first trip, I am impressed by the town and the university it has been way above my expectation," Bisogniero said. He encouraged students to take advantage of existing and expanding study abroad programs and academic research partnerships.

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