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    8 June 2017
    Colombia

    A piano concert in complete darkness that ends in light, by pianist Cesare Picco, will take place today, Thursday, 8 June, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bogotà Theatre. This musical and sensory experience is also intended as a message of hope and friendship between Italy and Colombia to continue supporting Mocoa, the city in southern […]

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    Accreditation Notices
    8 June 2017
    PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Investing in Italy: the regulatory and institutional framework for foreign investments (Farnesina, 13 June)​

    On Tuesday, 13 June 2017, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Farnesina will host the event “Investing in Italy: the regulatory and institutional framework for foreign investments”, co-organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Economic Development and the Conference of Regions and […]

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    Press Releases
    7 June 2017
    Telephone conversation between Minister Alfano and his Iranian colleague

    Today, the Minister of Foreign  Affairs and International  Cooperation,  Angelino Alfano, had a telephone conversation  with his colleague, the Foreign Minister of Iran,  Mohammad Javad Zarif. During the telephone conversation, Minister Alfano  expressed the “condolences and solidarity of Italy to the people and the Government of Iran for the brutal terrorist attack which occurred this morning in Tehran”. Minister Alfano added […]

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    7 June 2017
    Fourteenth Joint Commission on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Italy and Japan

     On June 7, 2017, the Farnesina held the fourteenth meeting of the Joint Commission on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Italy and Japan. The two countries celebrated the 150th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2016, and now see their scientific and technological  dialogue as one of the pillars of their bilateral relations. The meeting, organised within […]

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    7 June 2017
    Argentina – “Buenos Aires celebrates Italy” day on 11 June

    On 11 June Argentina will host “Buenos Aires celebrates Italy”, a one-day event dedicated to Italy’s culture, history and tourist attractions. For the occasion, there will be the presentation of a special edition of ENIT’s “Piccoli Borghi d’Italia” to illustrate the Country’s most beautiful highlights. The event, organised with the participation of more than 50 […]

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    Press Releases
    7 June 2017
    Alfano: “Terrorism strikes again in the East as in the West”

    “Terrorism strikes again in the East as in the West and this further confirms the importance of working with all the allies in favour of a long-term strategy against terrorism incorporating security aspects and political dialogue on different fronts,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, this morning at the Farnesina […]

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    7 June 2017
    The Geometry of Nature​

    The Italian Cultural Institute in Lisbon continues its effort to promote contemporary art by presenting the latest work by Sandro Sanna in an exhibition entitled “The Geometry of Nature”, curated by plastic artist António Olaio, director of the School of Arts of the University of Coimbra and with a critical review by Lorenzo Canova. The […]

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    Press Releases
    7 June 2017
    Alfano presides over the third meeting of the National Development Cooperation Council

    “I am very happy today to chair the National Development Cooperation Council, which I would define as the ‘cooperation consultative assembly’, a vital forum of debate between the State, Regions, Local Administrations, Universities, NGOs, Chambers of Commerce and the world of profit and non-profit organisations,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino […]

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    6 June 2017
    22 new diplomats swear loyalty to the Republic

    “Today you become the voice of our Country abroad. In all the contexts in which you will be called to operate, always remember that serving Italy today means targeting your actions on our national interests and on those of Europe,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, in his address at […]

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    6 June 2017
    Reopening the Embassy of Honduras in Rome​

    “Reopening the Embassy of Honduras in Rome will contribute to further strengthening our excellent relations. The Italian business community in Honduras is extremely dynamic especially in the area of infrastructure, mines and hydropower, tourist services and restaurants. Moreover, Italy is fully committed to implementing the cooperation initiatives that have already been expedited both at bilateral […]

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