Farnesina: Full assistance for Bosio from moment of his arrest

Ambassador Daniele Bosio has received every possible help from the Farnesina, especially through our Embassy in Manila, right from the moment of his arrest. Thanks to the prompt and continuing action by Embassy officials, the Philippine authorities have allowed him full visitor access, as well as certain special conditions. Bosio has thus been able to […]

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Ukraine: release of OSCE military personnel excellent news but clashes must cease

Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini welcomed the news of the release of the OSCE military inspectors in Ukraine. “It’s excellent news and, I hope, the first step in a de-escalation and the resumption of a dialogue that will lead to an immediate halt to the clashes”, she commented. “It is urgent that all parties concerned fully […]

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Diplomazia Economica Italiana – 2 May: Latest World News, compiled in collaboration with Il Sole 24 ORE Radiocor

Deputy Minister for Economic Development Carlo Calenda, in Washington for meetings with the Obama administration and the Congress on trade talks between the US and the European Union, sees significant opportunities for Italian firms in the American market. Especially in the heartlands, where growth is strong and which the Made in Italy label has neglected. […]

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Recall: Rapporto conclusivo sulla “Peer Review” dell’Italia da parte dell’OCSE-DAC (Camera dei Deputati, 5 maggio 2014)

On Monday 5 May 2014, in the Aula dei Gruppi Parlamentari alla Camera dei Deputati (Via di Campo Marzio, 74), Vice President of the Lower House the Hon. Marina Sereni, Deputy Foreign Minister the Hon. Lapo Pistelli and President of the Development Assistance Committee of the OECD Dr. Erik Solheim will present the final report […]

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Mozambico – Missione di imprenditori italiani a maggio (in translation)

Una delegazione italiana di 200 imprenditori sara’ dal 19 al 21 maggio in Mozambico per esplorare le opportunita’ di investimento che offre il Paese africano. L’iniziativa, dedicata ai settori dell’agroindustria, infrastrutture ed energia, e’ stata promossa dal ministero dello Sviluppo economico, in collaborazione con la Farnesina, e organizzata da Confindustria, Ice, Abi, Unioncamere, Rete Imprese […]

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Italy-Brazil – Embassy gives a boost to cooperation

Italy and Brazil are seeking to develop collaboration, especially with regard to trade. To that end, the Italian embassy in Brasilia has organised a seminar for 13 May on “The Excellence of Made in Italy: technologies for bilateral cooperation”, a political-institutional-business encounter in which the Brazilian authorities and business leaders will meet with Italian and […]

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Rapporto conclusivo sulla “Peer Review” dell’Italia da parte dell’OCSE-DAC (Camera dei Deputati, 5 maggio 2014)

On Monday 5 May 2014, in the Aula dei Gruppi Parlamentari alla Camera dei Deputati (Via di Campo Marzio, 74), Vice President of the Lower House the Hon. Marina Sereni, Deputy Foreign Minister the Hon. Lapo Pistelli and President of the Development Assistance Committee of the OECD Dr. Erik Solheim will present the final report […]

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Riassunzione Amb. Mancini a New Delhi

Ambassador Daniele Mancini will resume his duties in New Delhi on 11 May, as announced on 24 April by Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini during a briefing of the joint parliamentary Foreign and Defence Commissions.

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USA, intellectual property: after 25 years, Italy no longer on watch list

The Farnesina celebrates Italy’s removal from the US “watch list” of countries under observation for problems regarding intellectual property. This important outcome, after 25 years of having been listed, is the fruit of intense and coordinated activity by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its embassy in Washington, and other national administrations and authorities. Especially […]

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Expo 2015 – Thai Pavilion presented in Bangkok

Taste, innovation and sustainability: concepts key to modern Thai culture and to the country’s pavilion for the 2015 Milan EXPO. The pavilion was officially presented today by Deputy Premier and Minister for Agriculture Yukol Limlamthong, who also unveiled a model of the structure that had been installed in one of Bangkok’s busiest areas. Read more, […]

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Mogadishu Embassy re-opens, announces Mogherini – Ukraine: 8 Italians in OSCE mission for elections on 25 May

Two initiatives relating to Italy’s relations with Somalia and Ukraine were announced by Minister Mogherini during her briefing to the Chamber and Senate Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees. The first initiative concerns the re-opening of the Italian Embassy in Mogadishu, which was closed in 1991. The new Ambassador will be Fabrizio Marcelli. “At the moment, […]

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Dei/Sole 24 Ore – Russia: Astaldi announces contract worth 1.7 billion euros

Russia: Astaldi announces contract worth 1.7 billion euros A contract worth 1.7 billion euros is in the pipeline for the Astaldi construction Group. Il Sole 24 Ore heard the news directly from Group Chairman Paolo Astaldi, who today is chairing the meeting to approve the accounts for 2013. “Russia is one of Astaldi’s most important […]

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