Iran: Bonino, release of political prisoners a good sign

“The release of several political prisoners in Iran, who included Nasrin Sotoudeh, winner of the 2012 Sakharov Prize, is an encouraging sign”, commented Minister Emma Bonino when informed of the news from Teheran of the liberation of a group of well known political reformists, journalists and human rights activists condemned in 2009 for crimes of […]

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Cooperation Steering Committee approves funding for 57 NGO projects in developing countries – Press Release

The Development Cooperation Steering Committee, chaired by Deputy Minister Lapo Pistelli, today approved funding for 57 NGO projects in development countries, for a total of €23 million. The projects are to be carried out in 25 of the Cooperation’s priority countries (among them, Afghanistan, Albania, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Sudan and the Palestinian Territories) and in crucial […]

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“Destination Italy” launched – diplomatic network to contribute to attracting foreign investments, says Bonino

The government is set to launch the “Destination Italy Plan”, aimed at sending a strong signal to the world to invest in Italy, as Minister Emma Bonino explained in a press conference to illustrate the government-approved plan. She underscored that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the advantage of being able to make an essential […]

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Diplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – India: Rajan promises stability and open banking system

The new governor of India’s Central Bank, highly respected former IMF chief economist Raghuram Rajan, made a press announcement outlining an ambitious agenda for the next three years, which calls for a broad mandate (at least the intention of one) limited not only to maintaining prices. He indicated two main priorities: – preservation of the […]

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America Prize – Fondazione Italia-USA awards Bonino

Fondazione Italia-USA announced the winners of the 2013 edition of the America Prize, who include Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino. On 3 October she will accept the award in the Chamber of Deputies (Lower House) along with the other winners: former governor of Iraq Paul Bremer, President of the Damiani Group Guido Damiani, President […]

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Budapest – Kaleidoscope of events to promote Italy

Three full days of events – 18, 19 and 20 October – to offer a 360° panorama on Italy, organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Budapest: the culture, flavor, tradition and ingenuity of Made in Italy that give Italy its image around the world. Read more, in Italian.

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Kabul – Dilkush Palace restored thanks also to Italy

Italy is a contributor to the restoration of Kabul’s historic Dilkush Palace – designed by British architect Christopher Finlayson for Emir Habibullah and built between 1914 and 1917 – with artistic tiles produced by Manifatture Sottosasso of Faenza, which will be used to complete the project that began in 2012. Read more, in Italian

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Under-Secretary Giro takes part in ceremony for the inauguration of President of Mali Ibrahim Boubachar Keita

“An important stage that confirms the country’s commitment and the international community’s good investment. Mali is a priority country for Italy because we are neighbours”, stated Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mario Giro, in Bamako today for the inauguration of the President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubachar Keita. The inauguration is a major step in the country’s […]

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Farnesina: Bonino meets with Armenian colleague

Bilateral relations and relations between Armenia and the European Union were the focus of a meeting today in Rome between Minister Emma Bonino and her Armenian colleague Eduard Nalbandyan. On the bilateral relations front, the two ministers expressed their hope for continued growth in trade, even in light of the already excellent results for 2012 […]

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Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino meets with President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino met today in Rome with President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. “The resolution of the Somali crisis is an essential factor in global security because of its location along a belt of intense instability stretching from the coasts of the Arabian peninsula to the Atlantic […]

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DEI/Sole 24 Ore – 18 September: Latest World News. Florence and Tuscany counting on partnership with Shanghai

A delegation from the Florence city council, led by the councilwoman for Education, European Funds and University, Christina Giachi made a mission to Shanghai, where the various projects announced included: – the creation of a Chinese-Italian design centre to be located in Florence’s Palazzo Strozzi – the launch of a Chinese-Italian Design Exchange Centre also […]

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Osaka – Italy gaining ground in western Japan

Italy is “growing” in western Japan thanks to our diplomatic network. Consul General Marco Lombardi recently hosted a promotional event for Ferrari spumante at his residence. President of Cantine Ferrari Matteo Lunelli and approximately 150 food/wine sector operators attended a product tasting event. Mayor of Kobe Tatsuo Yada then invited Ferrari to participate in two […]

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