Carriera diplomatica: Incontro del Segretario Generale Valensise con i primi 24 vincitori del concorso 2013

The 35 young winners of this year’s recruitment competition for the diplomatic service are revitalising the Farnesina. Secretary General Michele Valensise met the first 24 winners of the 2013 competition at the Foreign Ministry today, 18 November, with the other 11 winners due to start in early 2014. In his welcome address, Valensise reminded the […]

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EU Foreign Affairs Council – Immigration: imminent partnership agreement with Tunisia

The signing of a “partnership on mobility” between the EU and Tunisia “is imminent”, according to the conclusions of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, in which Minister Emma Bonino participated, whose main themes included human trafficking in the Mediterranean. According to the 28 EU foreign ministers, the European Union and Tunisia have committed to strengthening […]

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IIC Brussels: Rumours of closing unfounded

With regard to the press release issued by the director of the Italian Cultural Institute of Brussels, Prof. Federiga Bindi, on 14 November entitled “Close or boost? Summary of the first year and a half of the management of the Brussels IIC”, the foreign ministry points out that the “rumours of its closing” are entirely […]

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Freedom of expression: Bonino on the visit of the UN special relateur to Italy

Minister Emma Bonino, thanking Special UN Relateur for Freedom of Expression and Opinion Frank La Rue for the attention devoted to Italy during his visit which ended today, pointed out that “all norms governing constitutional rights, particularly if they concern freedom of expression, must be approved by the parliament and that, especially in cases where […]

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Diplomazia Economica Italiana – 18 November: Latest World News, compiled in collaboration with Il Sole 24 ORE-Radiocor

Hong Kong: Italian wine exports down slightly Italian wine exports to Hong Kong, valued at 21.4 million USD, were down slightly (-4.2%) in the January-August 2013 period, while they maintained a market share of 3%. According to many exporters the drop was due to physiological factors, given the extremely rapid growth of our exports over […]

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Cooperation – Lebanon – Chud programme presented at Paestum

Safeguarding and enhancing the cultural patrimony of Lebanon is the goal of the approximately €10.8 million Chud programme set up by the Italian Development Cooperation in the Land of Cedars. The programme includes the enhancement of the archaeological sites of Baalbek, Tiro and Sidone, and organisation of the museum of the Citadel of Tripoli. Read […]

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EU Foreign Affairs Council – Bonino: a new immigration process is needed

The Eastern Partnership, Bosnia, Southern Neighbourhood (Libya, Egypt, Syria), Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and preparations for the December European Council, will be the main topics of the Foreign Affairs Council meeting that will bring Minister Emma Bonino together with her European colleagues today in Brussels. EU southern border control mission With regard to […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTCE – press conference: Minister Emma Bonino and Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (Foreign Ministry Rome, 19 November 2013)

On Tuesday 19 November 2013 at 15:30 Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino will meet in Rome with Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif. A press conference will be held at the end  of the meeting. Journalists and camera operators interested in covering the event are asked to apply for specific accreditation using the […]

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Seoul – La lirica italiana conquista la scena coreana (in translation)

La lirica italiana conquista la scena coreana: quattro le opere rappresentante nelle ultime settimane con cast e direzione italiane e la collaborazione diretta tra compagnie coreane, teatri stabili in Italia, l’ambasciata d’Italia e l’Istituto italiano di cultura a Seul. Sul palcoscenico del Daegu Kukje Opera Festival ha ottenuto un grande successo di pubblico e critica […]

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Under-Secretary Giro visits Argentina (18-20 November)

Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mario Giro began an official visit to Buenos Aires today, where he plans to meet with representatives of the Argentine foreign ministry, the Italian community, Italian associations and numerous Italian businesses, as well as with several representatives of the Argentine Lower House. During his meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister Eduardo Zuain, […]

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Italy-Peru – “The 5 senses of cooperation” in Lima

The second edition of the cycle of theatrical events “The 5 senses of cooperation” was organised by the Cooperation Office of the Italian embassy and the Italo-Peruvian Fund, with the coordination of the Italian NGOs operating in Peru. Read more, in Italian.

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Kazan accident: Minister Bonino’s condolences

Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino sent condolences today to Russian foreign minister Lavrov regarding the air tragedy yesterday in Kazan in which 50 people we killed. “I wish to extend my own deepest sympathies and those of the Italian government for the tragic air accident that took the lives of so many Russian citizens”. […]

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