Libya: meeting between SG Valensise and Minister Ali’ Zidan – Press Release

The political stabilisation of Libya and its security were the focus of secretary general Michele Valensise’s meeting in Tripoli today with Libyan prime minister Ali’ Zidan, foreign minister Mohammed Abdel Aziz and other political exponents. Ambassador Valensise confirmed Italy’s support at the delicate stage, and reiterated the Italian government’s willingness to launch the military training […]

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Lampedusa shipwreck: deeply painful, an immense tragedy, says Bonino

Minister Emma Bonino expressed “pain and shock” at the news of the Lampedusa shipwreck, calling it “an immense tragedy”. “Rescuers arrived immediately”, Bonino underscored, “but the tragedy was worsened by the cold. They don’t know how to swim or which way to go”. The minister also pointed out that “the 400 migrants on another boat […]

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Quito: San Francisco monastery management plan presented

An “Executive Management Plan” for the international integrated management and enhancement of the monastery of San Fransisco was presented in Ecuador. Italy joins a number of other country contributors with funding from the foreign ministry. The plan was drafted by a committee of experts coordinated by UNESCO and consists of four programmes: aimed at the […]

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Bosnia: NATO’s Perspektiva project

“Approximately 2,600 veterans of the Bosnian war are today businessmen, farmers or artisans, thanks to the NATO programme “Prospektiva”. A success story to which Italy also has made its contribution”, stated Ambassador of Italy to Bosnia Herzegovina Ruggero Corrias at the end of a joint visit with Defence Minister Zekarijah Osmic to two of the […]

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Economic Diplomacy/Sole 24 Ore – Pakistan: Government launches airline privatisation

Pakistan: Government launches airline privatisation The Pakistani government formally announced its decision to proceed with the partial privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), with a 26% share to be offered to private interests. Despite criticism of the decision by the two main opposition parties — the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)— […]

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Italy-Saudi Arabia: Italian and Saudi students discuss their countries’ future

The occasion was an encounter between Italian and Saudi students at the foreign ministry during a bilateral forum held from 1 to 3 October for the celebration of 80 years of diplomatic relations. The event was an open debate on prospects for the student’s respective societies, the future of international and inter-cultural dialogue and the […]

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Italy and Saudi Arabia celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations in Rome

Italy and Saudi Arabia celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations in Rome on 3 October during the Italo-Saudi Arabian Forum, co-chaired by Minister Emma Bonino and her Saudi colleague HRH Prince Saud Al-Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud that will be followed by a joint press conference. The forum will include the official “twinning” of the […]

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Dassù – MFA-ANCE collaboration growing

“The ANCE report has become a tradition at the foreign ministry by now, and is a demonstration of how solid our collaboration is”, explained Deputy Minister Marta Dassù to PEI NEWS in the margins of the presentation of the 2013 report by the national building construction association (ANCE). The foreign ministry actively promotes this collaboration, […]

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Aviation – Italy re-elected to ICAO Council

During its 38th general assembly, Italy was re-elected to the council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, of which it has been a continuous and actively committed member since the organisation’s establishment. Read more, in Italian.

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NOTA DI SERVIZIO PER I REDATTORI CAPO: Recall – Riunione Forum italo-saudita (Villa Madama, 3 ottobre 2013)

For the celebration of 80 years of diplomatic relations between Rome and Riyadh, a meeting of the Italo-Saudi Forum has been arranged for Thursday 3 October, co-chaired by Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino and her Saudi colleague HRH Prince Saud Al-Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud. The forum events will include the official twinning of […]

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Usa – Winners of the New York Prize for Italian artists announced

The two winners of the 11th New York Prize for emerging Italian artists – Giorgio Andreotta Calo’ and Sven Sachsalber – are headed for a 4-month stay in the Big Apple, where they will have an opportunity to develop their creative talents. Read more, in Italian.

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Bucharest – Embassy’s consular services certified

The Italian Embassy in Bucharest was given ISO certification 9001:2008 for its consular services. The Romanian authorities were particularly appreciative of the up-to-date website instructions on the use of consular services. This new certification replaces the certification assigned in 2010 and is a point of pride for the Italian mission in Bucharest.

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