Diplomazia Economica Italiana – 4 February: Latest World News, compiled in collaboration with Il Sole 24 ORE Radioco

India: Welspun Energy installs Convert Italia After South Africa, Convert Italia, a Roman firm active for over 30 years in the Energy sector, lands in India with TRJ, single axis solar tracker patented by that company. According to the announcement, the kit has been installed at the plant that the colossal 8 MW Welspun Energy […]

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Stockholm – ‘Tempo italiano’ at Design Week

Italy made a strong showing at Stockholm’s Design Week with “Tempo Italiano”, a project for the promotion of the best names in Italian design in Scandinavia, aimed at creating a platform for future synergies. Read more, in Italian.

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Tbilisi – Spotlight on Italian archaeological missions in Georgia

The Italian embassy in Tbilisi joined forces with the National Museum of Georgia in the organisation of three events (a conference, exhibition and reception) designed to showcase four on-going Italian archaeological missions financed by the Italian foreign ministry in Georgia. Read more, in Italian

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Diplomacy “On Air” – Diplomacy “On Air” – How is EU diplomacy done? A new segment of “Diplomazia e Dintorni” airs on Radio Luiss

Negotiation is in the DNA of all career diplomats, and is one of the most frequent activities in which diplomats engage in defending the interests of their countries. The European Union is one of the places in which these important diplomatic negotiations take place for all its 28 Member Countries, including Italy. What role do […]

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Italy-Egypt: Bonino-Fahmy meeting, regional crises and transition

Regional crises and the status of the Egyptian transition with all its challenges were the main topics Minister Emma Bonino discussed in a meeting in Rome today with her Egyptian counterpart Nabil Fahmy. In an exchange of views on regional questions, the two ministers confronted the Syrian crisis, the Middle East peace process and the […]

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Marines: Bonino resolute in European and international forums for favourable and rapid solution

“After today’s ruling by the Supreme Court setting a deadline of 7 days for the judges formulation of a final charge against Marine sharpshooters Latorre and Girone, the government will resolutely continue to pursue a favourable and rapid solution to the case”, commented Minister Bonino on the news from New Delhi. “The determination with which […]

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Giro in Brasile: “Paese imprescindibile per l’Italia, perno per la regione sud americana”

Under-Secretary Mario Giro began a wide-ranging official mission to Brazil today. His agenda includes meetings with local Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo administrators engaged in revitalising those metropolises, and meetings with Italian business persons and representatives of the Italian community. The Under-Secretary will discuss a framework agreement with the Brazilian Communications Minister on collaboration […]

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DEI/Sole 24 Ore – Made in Italy: Government approves agri-food export bill

Made in Italy: Government approves agri-food export bill On a proposal by Premier and Minister for Agriculture Enrico Letta, the Council of Ministers today approved a bill for the support of Made in Italy, introducing provisions for the simplification, competitiveness and reorganisation of the sector, associated with the 2014 Stability Law. The announcement was made […]

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Egypt – Italy at the Cairo Book Fair

Italy is represented at the International Cairo Book Fair, whose central theme this year, the fair in its 45th edition, is “Culture and Identity”. The Italian stand was set up with the help of the embassy and represents wide variety of texts. Ambassador Maurizio Massari was on hand for its presentation. Students of the Italian […]

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Brazil – Under-Secretary Giro’s mission

Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mario Giro will make a mission to Brazil from 4 to 6 February, which will bring him to Rio de Janiero, Brasilia and Sao Paolo, in the course of which he will hold numerous meetings with institutional political leaders and representatives of the Italian communities. Read more, in Italian.

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Longitude: ”China’s shadowy moves”

“China’s shadowy moves” is the title of the new issue of “Longitude”, the geopolitical magazine directed by Pialuisa Bianco on newsstands as of 4 February, in which a series of articles reflect on China’s economic growth and strategic “offensive” for future development and change. Other feature articles examine the global financial system and its ethics; […]

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Speech by Minister Bonino at the Conference on Intellectual Property: strategic encouragement for economic development in the global market (italian only)

(fa fede solo il testo effettivamente pronunciato) Desidero ringraziare i relatori, i moderatori e i partecipanti tutti per la loro presenza ad appuntamento che mira a sottolineare la centralità della proprietà intellettuale e ad analizzare il suo potenziale quale fattore di crescita. Il convegno di oggi è anche la testimonianza dell’impegno con cui il Ministero […]

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