Italy’s Economic Diplomacy 17 July: latest news from the world

Switzerland: Italian “Condotte” Group formally delivers the Ceneri base tunnel The Italian company “Condotte Group” has formally delivered the Ceneri base tunnel (Canton Ticino) to the Alp Transit Gotthard AG, a company 100% controlled by the Federal Swiss Railways. The tunnel is expected to become operational in 2020.The delivery of the Ceneri tunnel follows the […]

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Joint Committee for Development Cooperation approves a package of interventions for a total of nearly 53 million euros

“We have approved a package of projects, programmes and tenders for about 53 million euros, which further proves the Government’s constant commitment in the field of development cooperation – a pillar of our foreign policy that represents a strategic investment of growing importance, ” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, […]

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Surprising Peru, on show photographs by Ezio Macchione

After opening last week, the photographic exhibition “Surprising Peru” hosted at the Italian Cultural Institute in Lima will run until 12 August. It is a unique look on a marvellous country through the photographic lens of Italian photographer Ezio Macchione. The collection of images of “Surprising Peru” displayed in the Institute’s Antonio Raimondi Hall are […]

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INFORMATION NOTICE – Minister Alfano at the OSCE Permanent Council for the presentation of the priorities of the Italian Presidency of the Organisation (Vienna, 20 July 2017)

On 20 July 2017 the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will present to the OSCE Permanent Council the priorities of the Italian Presidency of the Organisation, which begins on 1 January, 2018. Members of the press who want to attend Minister Alfano’s address at 10 a.m., at the Neuer Saal of […]

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Alfano “We are following what is happening in Venezuela with the greatest attention”

“We are following with the greatest attention what is happening in Venezuela and wish to express our solidarity to all of our fellow countrymen that, because of the Country’s current political and economic crisis, are going through a very difficult time. To alleviate their distress, the General Directorate for Italians Abroad has adopted, upon my […]

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Address by the Hon. Minister at the Presentation of the investment opportunities in Russia

Farnesina, 3 July 2017   (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   Allow me to address a very warm greeting to Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovic and his distinguished delegation, Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto and all the guests present here with us today. Russia is a vital market for Italy. And it is […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE ­- Reminder – Presentation of the 8th edition of the Annual Report “China 2017. Corporate Scenarios and Perspectives” (Farnesina, 18 July 2017)

On Tuesday, 18 July 2017, at 11:00 a.m., the Farnesina will host the presentation of the 8th edition of the Annual Report: “China in 2017 – Corporate Scenarios and Perspectives”, elaborated by the Centre of Studies for Enterprises of the Italy-China Foundation (CeSIF). The annual Report, published by the Italy-China Foundation, is among the most […]

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Speech by the Hon. Minister – Conference “Italy, Europe and Helmu Kohl”

Senate, Palazzo Giustiniani, 4 July 2017   (The authentic text is only the speech that was actually delivered)   Thank you, President Casini, for the opportunity given me to participate in this commemoration. Mr. President Emeritus Napolitano, Mr. President of the Senate Grasso, Mr. President Monti and dear participants, especially the Ambassador of Germany: You […]

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Address by the Hon. Minister at the Plenary Session of the Ministerial Conference “A SHARED RESPONSABILITY FOR A COMMON GOAL: SOLIDARITY AND SECURITY”

Rome, 6 July 2017 (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   Dear Colleagues, Once again allow me extend to you my warmest welcome to Rome and express my thanks for having accepted my invitation. Together, we are facing an epochal phenomenon: the migration crisis in the Mediterranean. It is undoubtedly the most […]

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Address by the Hon. Minister at the Welcome Reception at the Trieste Summit on the Western Balkans

(The authentic text is only the one actually delivered) It is a great honour for me to welcome my colleagues the foreign ministers, the eminent members of their delegations, the honourable MPs and all the representatives of civil and religious organisations who are with us today. I would like to address a special thanks to […]

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Minister Alfano in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council​

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Monday, 17 July, in Brussels. He is scheduled to arrive at the Europa Building at around 9:50 a.m. The meeting will be opened at 10:00 by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security […]

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Condemnation for the terror attack in the Old City of Jerusalem

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expresses its firm condemnation for the terror attack that struck the Old City of Jerusalem this morning, killing two Israeli police officers and injuring another. While conveying warm sympathy to the families of the victims and addressing wishes for a quick recovery to the injured officer, Italy […]

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