Intervento del Ministro Bonino alla Conferenza Internazionale FGM (original version)

(Please check against actual speech delivered) Distinguished and Honorable colleagues, Dear Friends, It is a great pleasure to host this International Conference organized in collaboration with the UNFPA and UNICEF and to be seated once again next to my good friend Chantal, the First Lady of Burkina Faso, who has been at the forefront of […]

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Intervento del Ministro Bonino al Forum Italo – Saudita (italian only)

Intervento del Ministro Bonino al Forum Italo – Saudita Roma 03 ottobre 2013 (fa fede solo il testo effettivamente pronunciato) Sua Altezza Reale e caro amico, Principe Saud Al Faisal, ambasciatori, cari ospiti, Signore e Signori, sono particolarmente lieta di intervenire, insieme al Ministro Al Faisal, alla conferenza organizzata dall’Istituto di ricerca del Ministero degli […]

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Intervento del Ministro Bonino alla presentazione del progetto WE- Women for Expo (original version)

(Please check against actual speech delivered) Your Excellencies, distinguished Commissioners and Dear Friends, First of all, I wish to thank you for your enthusiastic participation in our event today. I am delighted that the number of official participants to Expo has now reached 134, and I am particularly pleased that the number of Women General […]

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Krakow – Italian excellence with De Chirico and d’Annunzio

“Giorgio De Chirico: drawings and sketches for Gabriele d’Annunzio’s Figlia di Jorio” is the title of an exhibition at the International Cultural Centre in Krakow. The exhibition is part of the programme for the 13th Italian Language in the World Week, which this year focuses on research, discovery and innovation. The “Week” will also see […]

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New York – Lecture and presentation on “Francis of Assisi. A New Biography”

Fr. Augustine Thompson, winner of the 2013 Flaiano Prize for his book “Francis of Assisi: A New Biography”, will be giving a lecture in New York on Friday 25 October 2013. The event, organised by the Italian Cultural Institute, is part of the Italian Culture Week programme. Read more, in Italian.

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Tirana – A showcase for Italian universities

The Italian academic system is being showcased in Tirana, where the second “Studying in Italy” event takes place on 25 and 26 October 2013. Over 20 Italian universities will be taking part in the initiative, organised by the Italian Cultural Institute as part of Italian Language in the World Week. The Italian Ambassador, Massimo Gaiani, […]

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The Foreign Ministry supports the 26th Winter Universiade in Trentino

The Foreign Ministry has decided to grant its patronage to the 26th Winter Universiade, which will be held in Trentino region from 11 to 21 December 2013. Minister Bonino is a member of the Committee of Honour. The Farnesina’s involvement was confirmed today, when the event was presented to the Foreign Press Association in Rome. […]

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Friends of Syria meeting in London – Italy calls for humanitarian corridors

From the call launched by the EU at the Foreign Affairs Council on 21 October in Luxembourg to the “Friends of Syria” summit in London. The central topic is the outlook for a political solution to the Syrian crisis, including through the “Geneva 2” conference. At their Council meeting on 21 October, the European Union’s […]

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Female Genital Mutilations – UN resolution must be applied, says Bonino

The starting point must be United Nations Resolution 67/146, approved in December 2012. And the goal is to ensure that it is applied in a uniform manner, to put an end to the horrific practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). These are the two main pillars framing the international conference on “Action to achieve commitments […]

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Minister Bonino meets UNIDO Director General, Li Yong

Foreign Minister Emma Bonino met Li Yong, the newly appointed Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), at the Farnesina today, 22 October 2013. Their discussion focused on the outlook for collaboration between Italy and UNIDO and on the programme and priorities for Li Yong’s mandate. Minister Bonino reiterated Italy’s committed support […]

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Economic Diplomacy/Sole 24 Ore – Doing business abroad: conference at Milan Chamber of Commerce

Promos and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are organising a meeting with businesses to illustrate the instruments and initiatives available to support the internationalisation of the Italian economic system. The meeting will take place at the Chamber of Commerce in Milan on Thursday 24 October 2013. Representatives of the Ministry and other key organisations working […]

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Syria: EU appeal to be followed by London summit – Italy calls for humanitarian corridors to be opened

From the call launched by the EU at the Foreign Affairs Council on 21 October in Luxembourg to the “Friends of Syria” summit in London. The central topic is the outlook for a political solution to the Syrian crisis, including through the “Geneva 2” conference. The EU urged all sides of the conflict to respond […]

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