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Ministers Frattini and Carfagna launch a campaign to save Sakineh

The Sakineh case.
In a joint note, Ministers Frattini and Carfagna launch an unprecedented appeal to mobilise consciences and help save the life of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani. Sakineh has been condemned to death by stoning, a horrific practice that violates the fundamental human rights. Today, Palazzo Chigi, the seat of the Italian Government, is covered with a giant photo of Sakineh

Missione in Africa del Sottosegretario Alfredo Mantica

Somalia, Mantica incontra vertici comunità internazionale in Kenia per analisi situazione di sicurezza. L’Italia chiede l’inserimento questione somala nell’agenda del Consiglio europeo del 16 Settembre. Il nostro paese pronto ad addestrare forze di sicurezza somale (in translation)

Pakistan: New aid from Italy

One million euros to help combat the high risk of epidemics and provide access to water and food. Italian Development Cooperation’s new pledge was announced by Ambassador Attilio Massimo Iannucci, Minister Frattini’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan. It will be added to the aid already sent and the long-term aid already committed to support agricultural development and boost Pakistan’s economy.

Expo Shanghai: l’Italia degli innovatori

In mostra nel padiglione italiano 265 prodotti che rappresentano l’eccellenza del nostro Paese nel campo dell’innovazione tecnologica e della creatività. Oltre 500 mila i visitatori. Quattordici imprese italiane hanno raggiunto accordi commerciali. Tra luglio e agosto convegni sul made in Italy e manifestazioni culturali (in translation)

Culture: Major success for La Scala in Argentina

The orchestra and chorus of Milan’s La Scala in performance at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires to celebrate the bicentenary of the Argentine Republic. Ambassador La Tella: “An example of culture at the highest order”

Cooperation: In Peru, an SMS for mothers-to-be

Italian funding for a 750,000-dollar project: personalised nutritional and ante-natal advice for economically disadvantaged women

Two Angolan children receiving medical treatment in Italy. An example of Italian solidarity, says Ambassador Mistretta

Two children with very serious medical conditions are being treated in Italy, thanks to the joint efforts of the Italian Embassy in Luanda and of Lombardy and Tuscany Regions, along with NGOs and Italian citizens and private organisations

Mozambique: Italian firms at the Maputo Fair

Italy to participate again this year in the Fair, from 30 August to 5 September. Opportunities in all sectors, from energy to infrastructure, agriculture to transport

This section contains the appointments scheduled for current month for Minister Frattini and Secretaries of State Alfredo Mantica, Vincenzo Scotti and Stefania Craxi associated with foreign policy activities

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