The Foreign Ministry celebrates the first Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy

The first “Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy” took place today, Saturday, December 13, in the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican. The day began with the Jubilee Pilgrimage, with the passage through the Holy Door and the Holy Mass presided over by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin. The day concluded with a papal audience, during […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli attends the IDLO Assembly of Parties in Rome

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, attended today the Assembly of Parties of IDLO – the International Development Law Organization – held at the CNEL headquarters in Rome. In his remarks, the Deputy Minister highlighted the longstanding cooperation between the Italian Foreign Ministry and IDLO aimed at promoting the rule […]

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Italy at the G7+ Ministerial Meeting on Ukraine Energy Sector

The ministerial meeting of the G7+ Energy Coordination Group was held today at the request of the Ukrainian authorities, with the primary aim of assessing Ukraine’s energy needs ahead of the 2025–2026 winter season, in light of the increasing vulnerability of the country’s infrastructure and the severity of the humanitarian situation. Italy was represented by […]

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Barcelona, presentation of “Oculus Spei”

On 3 December, in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Italian Cultural Institute of Barcelona presented the multimedia artwork “Oculus Spei” by the Neapolitan artist Annalaura di Luggo, during the conference “Oculus Spei: Diversity, Inclusivity, Spirituality”. The event used the artwork as a starting point to reflect on diversity and human […]

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Madrid, exhibition “The Cascella Family: Beyond Time”

On 4 December, the catalogue for the exhibition “The Cascella Family: Beyond Time” was presented at the Basilio Cascella Civic Museum in Pescara. The exhibition’s editorial project was curated by the Istituto dell’Enciclopedia Italiana Treccani, commissioned by the Regional Council of Abruzzo and the Embassy of Italy in Spain, in collaboration with the association “Casa […]

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Lyon, the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World

As part of the 10th edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (under the theme “Italian cuisine: health, culture and innovation”), the Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy in Lyon, in collaboration with Italian Trade Agency, Paris Office and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Lyon, organised a series […]

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Baghdad, an ancient Mesopotamian city

Located today on the southern outskirts of present-day Baghdad, the historic site of Tell Muhammad represents one of the most significant settlements of ancient Mesopotamia. After investigations demonstrated the site’s importance during the time of Hammurabi of Babylon, interest in Tell Muhammad has been revived thanks to the Baghdad Urban Archaeological Project, promoted by the […]

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Paris, Christmas Pizzica Concert

Yesterday, at the Théâtre Le Ranelagh in Paris, the Christmas concert by Antonio Castrignanò and his ensemble “Taranta SoundS” took place. The event was organised by the Permanent Representation of Italy to the International Organisations in Paris and by the Consulate General of Italy, with the support of the Ministry of Culture. The concert celebrated […]

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Press Accreditation Note Update – 18th Conference of Italian Ambassadors (Rome and Milan, 14–18 December 2025)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE 18th CONFERENCE OF ITALIAN AMBASSADORS (Rome – Milan, 14–18 December 2025) 18th CONFERENCE OF ITALIAN AMBASSADORS   On Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 December 2025, the Farnesina will host the 18th edition of the Conference of Italian Ambassadors in the World, a platform for strategic reflection on Italy’s international priorities. Over 150 heads of Italian diplomatic missions abroad are expected […]

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Minister Tajani’s mission to Germany

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is on a mission to Germany.

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Deputy Minister Cirielli and Mozambican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation dos Santos Lucas sign a Framework Agreement in support of Italian Cooperation in Mozambique

On the margins of the first official visit to Italy by the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique, Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas, today signed an innovative Agreement that establishes a […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli chairs the sixth meeting of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation, 10 December

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, today chaired at the Farnesina the sixth meeting of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation 2025. The Committee approved a package of initiatives amounting to over EUR 148 million, in addition to EUR 182 million in financing provided by CDP. In response to the […]

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