Italy-Russia: Terzi in Moscow – Economic Cooperation Council, major firms present

The 13th Italo-Russo Cooperation Council opened at the Centre for Innovation in Skolkovo, near Moscow. Minister Terzi attended, accompanied by a delegation of approximately 30 persons, who included Under-Secretary for Economic Development Claudio de Vincenti. Also in attendance was Ambassador of Italy to Moscow Antonio Zanardi Landi. Bilateral themes The agenda of the meeting, which […]

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IX Conferenza degli Ambasciatori (20-21 dicembre) (in translation)

“Il risanamento della finanza pubblica e il rilancio della crescita contribuiranno a rafforzare la posizione dell’Italia in Europa e, più in generale, la nostra politica estera”. A questo indirizzo, tratto dal discorso programmatico del Presidente del Consiglio Monti al Parlamento, si è ispirata l’agenda del Ministro Terzi e della Farnesina negli ultimi mesi. Ad esso, […]

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Nona Conferenza degli Ambasciatori “La diplomazia italiana per la crescita del Paese” (Farnesina, 20-21 dicembre 2012)

Si svolgerà alla Farnesina, giovedì 20 e venerdì 21 dicembre, la Nona Conferenza degli Ambasciatori, “La diplomazia italiana per la crescita del Paese”. Alla sessione inaugurale, introdotta dal Ministro degli Affari Esteri Giulio Terzi e fissata per le ore 10.15 del 20 dicembre, interverrà il Presidente della Repubblica Giorgio Napolitano. Nella seconda giornata, venerdì 21 […]

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Italy-Peru: Under-Secretary Dassu’ visits Lima

Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Marta Dassù went to Lima as part of a cycle of missions to the Pacific Alliance countries of Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru. On her 10-11 December visit the Under-Secretary was accompanied by a large delegation of business and association representatives, making it possible to examine the potential opportunities offered by […]

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Italy-Mexico – 4th business gala

The gala for the “Italy-Mexico Business Prize” turned out to be a major event for the celebration of bilateral economic and trade relations. Now in its 4th edition, the Gala evening, organised by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Mexico, with the active support of the Embassy of Italy, had a guest list of approximately […]

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Mozambique – Italian fashion show in Maputo

Italian fashion took centre stage today at the 8th edition of Mozambique Fashion Week, the most important sector event in that African country, with a runway show on the red carpet of the Hotel Polana by designer Paola Frani and her young colleague Giulia Tesoriere. Read more, in Italian.

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USA: NEWTOWN MASSACRE; The Americans will manage, says Terzi

ROME, 15 DEC – In a Twitter post, Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi expressed his “horror for the massacre of innocent children” at theSandy Hook Elementary School of Newton, Connecticut. “The Americans are a great people, and will manage. My thoughts and condolences go out to the families” of the victims, he added.

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Italy-Russia: Terzi-Rogozin meeting. Model energy partnership, major investment opportunities

The Italian-Russian energy partnership is a “model” and the government has renewed its commitment “to continue its support for the Southstream gas pipeline project in an ever-more open and multilateral manner”. The point was underscored by Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi at the close of a meeting with Russia’s Deputy Premier, Dmitry Rogozin, at the Farnesina […]

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EU Adriatic-Ionian strategy. A welcome decision by the European Council, says Terzi. Strong impetus now needed for closer European integration for Balkans

Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi has welcomed the European Council’s decision regarding the “European Union Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region” to be submitted by the Commission by the end of 2014. That year will also see the Italian Presidency of the EU. Minister Terzi has personally led the intensive political-diplomatic effort that has made it possible […]

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Madrid, 5th Italian Film Festival

The Italian Film Festival in Madrid, which in terms of audience numbers and press interest is Spain’s most important event for the promotion of Italian film-making, has come to a close. This year, the Festival’s events were held in the Italian Cultural Institute and in the Spanish capital’s Cinema Verdi. Over 5000 film-goers attended free […]

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Dakar: 12th Italian Language Week

Italy took centre stage in Dakar recently with the 12th Italian Language Week. The Senegalese capital enjoyed 7 days of cultural events, film screenings, concerts, theatre performances and language competitions. The initiatives were organised by the Italian Embassy in Dakar, which also promoted a charity concert in Florence to commemorate the tragic events of 13 […]

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Buenos Aires: three successul journeys to italian film-making’s past and present

Three journeys to Italian film-making’s past and present have come to a successful close in Buenos Aires. The events – organised and supported by the Italian Embassy, Consulate General and Cultural Institute in the Argentine capital – featured works by Michelangelo Antonioni and Vittorio De Seta. The Buenos Aires Cine Italiano (BACI) Festival, which ran […]

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