OTTAWA – Italian Ambassador hosts Opera Lyra concert

The Italian Ambassador to Ottawa, Gian Lorenzo Cornado, has hosted the 18th Opera Lyra concert at his residence. The event, which enjoyed the patronage of the Chief Justice, Beverley McLachlin, was preceded by a reception and fashion show. Since 1984 Opera Lyra has been producing performances in the Canadian capital, promoting courses for young singers […]

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Singapore: Archi signs Memorandum of Understanding for SMEs and promotes investment in Italy

Deputy Minister Archi visited Singapore on 23 and 24 July for an intense programme of meetings. Highlights were the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the announcement of a mission by representatives of Italy’s infrastructure sector in November 2013. Support for the economy through the […]

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EGYPT – Italian support for archaeological mission continues

Italy’s strong support for archaeological, anthropological and ethnological missions in Egypt has continued into 2013. The Foreign Ministry has earmarked 62,000 euros for 14 missions to help save threatened artefacts or sites. Read more, in Italian.

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Deputy Minister Marta Dassù meets her Belarusian counterpart, Alena Kupchyna

In the wake of Belarus’s participation in the EU Ministerial held in Brussels on 22 July to discus, inter alia, the Eastern Partnership, Deputy Minister Marta Dassù has met her Belarusian counterpart, Alena Kupchyna, in Rome. Deputy Minister Kupchyna’s visit to Rome comes at the end of a mission to several other European capitals. Their […]

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LISBON – Claudio Magris wins prize for promoting european culture

The Italian writer, Claudio Magris, is the winner of the “Helena Vaz de Silva” prize awarded for the promotion of Europe’s cultural heritage. The award was set up by Europa Nostra, the Portuguese Centro Nacional de Cultura and the Portuguese Press Club. The award ceremony will take place on 12 October 2013 at the Calouste […]

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Diplomacy for Growth: Dassù and Archi in Asia SME Cooperation and investment in Italy

Italy’s Diplomacy for Growth effort sees missions to Asia by Deputy Ministers Marta Dassù (South Korea, Japan and China) and Bruno Archi (Vietnam and Singapore). The aim of the visits is to strengthen economic cooperation, especially by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with two of Asia’s most dynamic countries and promote Expo Milano 2015. Expo […]

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Reminder: 68th Session of the UN General Assembly (New York, September 2013)

Reminder: Please note that the website of the United Nations http://www.un.org/en/media/accreditation/UNGA68.shtml contains all information concerning the press accreditation necessary to follow the proceedings of the 68th session of the United National General Assembly in New York, whose ministerial week will begin on 23 September. All media personnel not already accredited with the UN must register […]

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Archi in Vietnam to strengthen political, economic-commercial and cultural links

Deputy Foreign Minister Bruno Archi is visiting Vietnam on 22 and 23 July, the first Asian country on his tour of the region. This choice reflects the Italian Government’s growing interest in relations with Hanoi and marks a concrete step in opening a new era of Italian-Vietnamese relations. The Deputy Minister’s mission to Vietnam is […]

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Dichiarazione Ministro Bonino da Bruxelles

It is no secret that the latest meetings of the EU Foreign Affairs Council have revealed divisions on major issues concerning development in the region. These are complex situations, analysis of which cannot rule out divergence a priori. But today there was a common feeling that we are going to have to recuperate a collegiality […]

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CHINA – University, enrolment open for masters in Global management

Enrolment is now open for a Masters in Global Management for China (GMA), whose goal is to train employees or consultants with the necessary support skills for managing Italian businesses within the Chinese business environment, as well as a wide range of professionals. The initiative, organised by the three main Italian universities dedicated to research […]

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Bonino at EU Foreign Affairs Council – Egypt, Middle East and Syria on the agenda

Egypt, human rights, the peace process and Syria are the main items on the Foreign Affairs Council agenda in Brussels. In her introductory considerations, High Representative Catherine Ashton will be speaking briefly about Myanmar (adoption of the conclusions with a framework document on relations with the EU is expected), “water diplomacy” (conclusions expected also on […]

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Minister Bonino pleased with announcement by Secretary of State Kerry of the launch of talks between Israelis and Palestinians.

Foreign Minister Emma Bonino said she was “very pleased” at the announcement by U.S. Secretary of State Kerry that talks between Israelis and Palestinians would take place in Washington aimed at a negotiated solution and a final end to the conflict. The minister expressed “gratitude” to Secretary of State Kerry for the “determination and personal […]

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