Long before our countries became independent, the Italians and the Maltese were sharing a Jcommon history and common values. As I arrive in Malta today, many indeed are the reasons that come to mind for celebrating our long-lasting friendly relations. But what I feel above all is a sense of responsibility. There is a lot […]
Read moreSystem Italy’s environmental sector is set to take off in Costa Rica. On 12 September 2012, a meeting will take place at the Economic Development Ministry to present a trade mission to the country organised by the Greenaccord Association, in collaboration with the Costa Rican Embassy in Rome and the Italian Embassy in San José. […]
Read moreImproving the public health service in Latin America: that is the goal of the agreement that the Italian-Latin American Institute (IILA) and the Bambino Gesù children’s hospital will be signing in Rome on Thursday 13 September 2012. A campaign designed to safeguard and promote children’s health and pediatric medicine, and which is much appreciated by […]
Read moreForeign Minister Giulio Terzi received Father Paolo Dall’Oglio at the Farnesina today, 11 September 2012. Father Dall’Oglio is the Jesuit priest who for decades has been engaged in missionary work in Syria, most notably by promoting inter-faith dialogue between Christianity and Islam. The restoration of the striking Deir Mar Moussa Monastery, 90km north of Damascus, […]
Read more“Prof. Missiroli’s election as Director of the European Union’s Institute for Security Studies is an important recognition for Italy. It rewards our country’s engagement in the debate on the future of European defence and testifies to the sound, authoritative nature of our candidacy”. These were Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi’s comments on today’s election in Brussels […]
Read moreForeign Minister Giulio Terzi was “most satisfied” to hear of the appointment of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as President of Somalia. This appointment, said Terzi, “is an important step, a step taken in a spirit of responsibility and respect for the rules by the new Somali Parliament. It sees the completion of the transition and the […]
Read more(ANSA) – PRISTINA, 10 SET – Il sottosegretario agli Esteri, Marta Dassù, ha salutato con soddisfazione la fine della sorveglianza internazionale sull’ indipendenza del Kosovo, affermando al tempo stesso che altre sfide sono davanti a Pristina. Dassù, che ha partecipato alle cerimonie ufficiali nella capitale kosovara, ha detto che la fine della sorveglianza internazionale testimonia […]
Read more“Gone but never forgotten. We honor victims & heroes, many Italians. Lost their lives to save others” at Ground Zero and in Afghanistan. These were the words of Minister in a tweet to mark the 11th anniversary of the attacks on the Twin Towers. In a simple and sober ceremony, the most serious attack ever […]
Read moreItaly is making a cultural contribution to the second edition of “Striptember”, the graphic novels festival that will be celebrating this rich art-form throughout September in various venues in Amsterdam. This year’s programme will feature an exhibition by the Italian artist “Morcky”, who will be presenting his “Inside Out” show at the Italian Cultural Institute. […]
Read moreA series of trade missions and initiatives to facilitate contacts by Italian businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, with possible foreign partners. This will be a key feature of this autumn’s “economic diplomacy” drive to revitalise exports, one of the main growth factors. The starting point will be the Middle East, where Foreign Minister Giulio […]
Read moreA Roberto Cavalli boutique has opened at the “Multiplaza” shopping centre in Panama City. The opening was attended by Cavalli himself and by the President of Panama, Ricardo Martinelli, and numerous figures from the fashion world. The “primera dama” was also present, as was Panama’s Ambassador to Rome, Guido Martinelli. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreROME / Thursday 13 September – 9:00 to 12:00 Palazzo della Farnesina – Sala Aldo Moro – Palazzo della Farnesina, 1 Seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Day Before Yesterday, The Dictatorship: Not to Forget Meeting on Argentina’s history from 1974 to 1983 Moderator Roberto Da Rin – Foreign Desk IL SOLE 24 ORE Speakers Carlos Cherniak, Renzo […]
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