The MFA is increasingly “digital”

“Twiplomacy” is happening now. It’s an immediate, concise, free channel of communication with universal reach. The concept was explained by Davide Bonvicini, a Foreign Ministry diplomat, during his presentation at Forum PA this morning on the MFA’s digital diplomacy. Diplomats are multi-taskers “Diplomats are, by their very nature, multi-taskers”, observed Bonvicini. “So they need to […]

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Italy-Ethiopia: Pistelli, cooperation funds doubled

“In times of crisis and cutbacks we have been able to double aid to Ethiopia from the €48 million of 2009-2011 to €98.9 million for 2013-2015. An important contribution aimed at developing the area, with a special focus on mother/child healthcare, which is also an acknowledgement of Ethiopia’s role as our partner in regional stabilisation”. […]

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Country Promotion: MFA wins Euromediterranean Award for Infomercatiesteri project

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has received the Euromediterranean Award 2013 for the www.infomercatiesteri.it portal, judged to be one of Europe’s best institutional projects for business support. The prize was awarded during a Cloud Communication forum in Rome, organised by Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo, the business confederation’s Africa and Mediterranean division. Infomercatiesteri is an innovative, […]

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BRATISLAVA – From Armani to Versace, fantasy and dreams in Italian fashion

Italian fashion will be showcased in Bratislava from 5 to 27 June 2013, in an exhibition staged at the Ministry of Culture and featuring designs by Giorgio Armani, Laura Biagiotti, Enrico Coveri, Valentino, Gattinoni, Etro, Krizia, Missoni, Fendi, Prada, Renato Balestra, Moschino and Versace. Each garment on display testifies to the great intellectual and entrepreneurial […]

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ITALIA – AFRICA SUBSAHARIANA – Cooperation with focus on the environment

Italy is at work to develop its collaboration with Sub-Saharan Africa. Today, 30 May 2013, sees the start of a series on meetings between the Foreign Ministry’s Directorate General for Global Affairs and the African ambassadors accredited to Italy to introduce less well-known aspects of our country. The first meeting will be devoted to the […]

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Croatia enters the EU – An Italian welcome with Caravaggio

Caravaggio’s masterpiece from 1606, The Supper at Emmaus, will be on loan for nearly three months to the Museum of Art and Crafts in Zagreb. The loan is being promoted by the Foreign Ministry and by the Italian Embassy in Croatia, with strong personal support from Ambassador Emanuela D’Alessandro. The painting, normally housed in the […]

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ITALY-USA – The Monuments Men Foundation returns 8 precious volumes to Italy

A ceremony was held today at the Embassy of Italy in Washington DC, in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Protection Unit of the Carabinieri and the Interpol Liaison Office, to mark the return to Italy of eight antique volumes, believed to be property of the University of Naples. These volumes were recently entered into the […]

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Bonino: “Summit on Syria without delay, Iran too must take part” (la Repubblica)

Roma – “Yes, it’s true. On the ground we’re seeing that the Assad regime is holding on, and many believe that Europe’s decision to suspend the arms embargo is a signal to his supporters (Russia, and others) to explain that Europe is not abandoning the rebels. We can analyse and re-analyse the military balance, but […]

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MFA Secretary General Michele Valensise in consultations with Turkish Foreign Ministry Secretary General, Feridun Sinirlioglu.

Economic relations between Italy and Turkey and between businesses in the two countries, relations with the European Union and the situation in the Mediterranean. These were the topics discussed in consultations between the Secretary General of the Italian Foreign Ministry, Michele Valensise, and the Secretary General of the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Feridun Sinirlioglu. The talks […]

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BUENOS AIRES – Homage to Pier Paolo Pasolini

“Il fiore delle Mille e una notte in the photographs of Roberto Villa” is the title of an exhibition taking place in Buenos Aires from 4 to 30 June 2013. Organised by the Italian Consulate General, the Film Archive in Bologna, the Argentinian Film Archive and the Italian Cultural Institute in Buenos Aires, the exhibition […]

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AFRICA DAY 2013 – Our approach to the continent needs to change, says Bonino

A young continent that’s rich in opportunities. A continent which, although affected by the same fragility as many other parts of the world, has experienced radical change and so requires a change of approach by European countries and potential partners, starting with Italy. This was Foreign Minister Emma Bonino’s comment at the Africa Day celebrations […]

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MOSCOW – Spotlight on Puglia at the International Home Show

Puglia Region is being featured at the MACEF International Home Show in Moscow, promoted and organised by Fiera Milano Spa, with the aim of strengthening links with Russia and showcasing local craftsmanship. The delegation of nine craft businesses, accompanied by the Region’s Economic Development Councillor, Loredana Capone, will have their own exhibition space in the […]

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