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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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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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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Uruguay – A cycle of film screenings for a changing society

The Italian Cultural Institute in Montevideo, in Uruguay, will begin a cycle of film screenings “for a changing society” starting on 8 June. The screenings include: “My Country” (“Patria”) by Felice Farina (8 June); “Italy in a day – Un giorno da italiani” by Gabriele Salvatores (15 June); “Terra di transito” by Paolo Martino (22 June); […]

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Vietnam – Raphael on show in Hanoi to celebrate Republic Day

Raphael will be on show in Hanoi with 35 of his works in digital format. The exhibition entitled “Raffaello: opera omnia” (“Raphael: Opus Omnia”) will be displayed for the first time in Asia. It was organised by the Italian Embassy in Hanoi and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in conjunction with institutional and Italian partners as […]

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Hungary – Italy guest of honour at Global Sustainable Fashion Week

The Global Sustainable Fashion Week, which will be running in Budapest from 7 to 10 June, is a unique event interlacing an international conference, presentations and fashion shows on the themes of sustainable and ethical fashion, with the coverage of international media. It represents an opportunity to explore different aspects and results spanning from the […]

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Towards a Rome to “Welcome Chinese”

Today the Farnesina hosts the event Towards a Rome to “Welcome Chinese”, new communication and reception services for Chinese tourists, promoted to present the second edition of the “Guide through the flavours and pleasures of Rome” published by the daily La Repubblica, and translated into Chinese, dedicated to the “gusto” culinary routes and historic and […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Joint press point by Minister Alfano – UN Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura (Farnesina, 7 June)

On Wednesday, 7 June at 11:30 a.m. the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will meet at the Farnesina the UN Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura.   A joint press point is scheduled at the end of the meeting.   Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in following the press point […]

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Speech by the Hon. Ministerat the Chamber of Commerce of Treviso-Belluno at the “Farnesina meets companies” event

Treviso , 2  May 2017   (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered) President Mario Pozza, (president of theTreviso-Belluno Chamber of Commerce) Senator Franco Conte, Prefect Laura Lega, Secretary General Romano Tiozzo Dear friends and entrepreneurs, Thank you very much for the warm welcome. My visit is part of a tour that is […]

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​Speech by the Hon. Minister at Confindustria in Padua at the “Farnesina Meets Companies” event

Padua, 2 May 2017 (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   Mr. Marco Stevanato (Confindustria Padova’s Delegate for internationalization)Dear friends and entrepreneurs,Thank you very much for the warm welcome. My visit is part of a tour that is taking me across Italy, from North to  South, that we have called “The Farnesina […]

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Speech by the Hon. Minister at the “State of the Union” – Event organised by the European University Institute

Florence, 5 May 2017   (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   I extend a warm welcome to President Tajani and President Juncker. I would also like to thank Mayor Nardella for the hospitality. [We are also pleased to have Mrs Maria Romana De Gasperi here with us today]. My heartfelt thanks […]

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Speech by the Hon. Minister at Confindustria in Florence at “The Farnesina Meets Companies” event

  (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered) Florence, 5 May 2017 President Luigi Salvadori (President of Confindustria Firenza)e, President of the Marche Regional President Leonardo Bassilichi ( President of the Florence Chamber of Commerce)Dear friends and entrepreneurs, Allow me to thank you very much for the warm welcome.My visit to Florence is […]

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