The Chief of Defense Staff of the Italian Armed Forces, General Biagio Abrate made his first visit to the Jewish State. After visiting several sites across Israel, General Abrate discussed military cooperation and mutual security challenges with IDF’s Lieutenant General Benny Gantz.
http://www.idfblog.com/2012/10/17/chief-of-defense-staff-of-the-italian-armed-forces-concludes-visit-to-israel/