Terzi and Di Paola report to parliament: summary of Italian peace missions

The international peacekeeping missions in which Italy is involved, as well as crisis hot spots such as Syria, were the main focus of a report by Ministers Giulio Terzi and Giampaolo Di Paola today to the joint Upper and Lower House defence committees. Terzi expressed his “deep concern” over the Syrian situation, mainly in terms […]

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EU: Adriatic-Ionian macro-region Italian government committed, says Dassù

“The Italian government is heavily committed to pursuing the goal of creating an Adriatic-Ionian macro-region, and Italy is seeking to obtain a European Council and Commission mandate in December 2012”, stated Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Marta Dassù, speaking at a workshop on the future of an Adriatic-Ionian macro-region made up of Italian and other European […]

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Under-secretary Dassu’ visits Chile

Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Marta Dassù visited Chile on 4 and 5 October for political meetings with the Chilean authorities and to participate in a high level seminar organized by the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), in preparation for the EU-ECLAC summit to be held on 26-27 January 2013 in […]

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Italy – Oman: new joint commission soon to foster business contacts and investments

Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi met at the foreign ministry in Rome today with Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman, Sayyd Badr Bin Hamad Al Busaidi. Their discussions confirmed a common intention to build on relations between the two countries, especially in economic and business sectors. It was agreed that […]

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Croatia: week of italian culture opens with Missoni show

With the opening of an exhibit dedicated to designer Ottavio Missoni yesterday evening in Fiume (Rijeka) Croatia, the Week of Italian Language and Culture got under way, offering a series of lectures, film screenings, conferences and exhibits through 22 October. Read more, in Italian.

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Terzi-Clinton meeting on 12 October in Washington – Agenda: Syria, Iran, Afghanistan and bilateral relations

The most pressing international events and excellent Italy/US bilateral relations will top the agenda of Minister Giulio Terzi’s meeting in Washington on Friday 12 October with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The meeting at Foggy Bottom, the second in 8 months, will offer an opportunity to review bilateral cooperation in areas ranging from support […]

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Italy at Chile’s “CHA. CO” contemporary art fair

Italy participated in this year’s fourth edition of the Chile Contemporary Art Fair (Cha.co),the country’s most prominent contemporary art event and a platform for artists, collectors and sector experts from public and private institutions. A 4-day showcase in which Chilean artists were able to meet with foreign critics and artists, its participants included over 30 […]

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Italy and Germany together in Berlin for innovation

Italy and Germany join forces today to promote innovation and partnership in Berlin with an event entitled “Italian-German R&D Workshop/Italy Day. Innovative Solution for European Industries”, jointly organised by the ICE-Agency for the Foreign Promotion and Internationalization of Italian Businesses, the Italian Embassy and Banca Intesa San Paolo. The event is designed to generate financial […]

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Joint Call for the Abolition of the Death Penalty

There are struggles that cannot be won single-handedly. One of these is the fight against capital punishment. A lone warrior could not have succeeded in convincing so many countries to eliminate the death penalty. But through the combined efforts of many countries, international organizations, and civil society, working together to put an end to executions, […]

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Press release detail

Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi expressed his “deep satisfaction” today for the appointment of Professor Romano Prodi as UN Special Envoy for the Sahel, extending his “best wishes for the task ahead” and assuring “full support in his new mission”. “Secretary General Ban ki-Moon’s choice”, Minister Terzi asserted, “is the highest recognition of the […]

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Press notice detail

On Thursday 11 October 2012, at 11:30, a conference will be held at the foreign ministry in Rome for the presentation of the 2012 ANCE Report on Italian construction firms working around the world. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has organised the conference in collaboration with the National Construction Association (ANCE). Minister for Foreign Affairs […]

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Oslo: Opening of new contemporary art museum designed by Renzo Piano

Italy was honoured on 27 September in Oslo with the opening of the new Astrup Fearnley contemporary art museum designed by Renzo Piano, in the presence of Queen Sonja of Norway, Minister for Community and Regional Affairs Rigmor Aaserud and Italian Ambassador Antonio Bandini. “This part of the world needs light” – the architect explained […]

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