Prague, Samantha Cristoforetti talks at a conference on space exploration

On 14 September, the astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station (ISS), Samantha Cristoforetti, will participate in a space exploration conference hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague. During the meeting, the astronaut will discuss the future of space exploration by humans and how society is getting ready to inhabit it. The […]

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Contact between the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita

Today the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, contacted his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita to offer his and the government’s condolences to the Moroccan people for the violent earthquake that struck the country in the night of 8-9 September. The Deputy Prime Minister also reiterated Italy’s willingness […]

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Mission to Berlin by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, will travel to Berlin tomorrow, Monday 11 September, to take part in the meeting of world religions “The Audacity of Peace” organised by the Community of Sant’Egidio, which will be attended by Heads of State, religious leaders and civil society […]

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Tajani: «Little business in the pact with China. Criticising the Commissioner is not disrespect» (La Repubblica)

Minister Tajani, during the G20 in India, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met the Prime Minister of China. The topic at the centre of the meeting was the renewal of the Silk Road agreement, and it seems to be confirmed that it is heading to a halt. What do you propose? Having a positive framework of […]

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International Day to Protect Education from Attack

On the occasion of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, expressed “strong concern on the increase in armed attacks against schools,” adding that “it is necessary to ensure the right to education in all circumstances, in accordance with […]

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Note of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on the earthquake in Morocco

In the night between Friday 8 and Saturday 9 September, a violent earthquake of magnitude 7.0 struck the Atlas region of Morocco. The Embassy in Rabat and the Consulate General in Casablanca, together with the Crisis Unit and the Honorary Consulate in Marrakech, immediately took action to provide assistance, in close contact with the Moroccan […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi: “Science Diplomacy is a pillar of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ action. We aim at greater cooperation with partners”

Italy’s Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, spoke at the “Kore” University of Enna during the scientific conference “Servizio Sanitario Nazionale e la formazione in Sanità” (National Health Service and training in the health sector), opening the “Medicina nel contesto internazionale e mediterraneo” (Medicine in the international and Mediterranean context) session. Undersecretary […]

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Tajani: “Infrastructure strategic to consolidate relations between countries” (Il Sole 24Ore)

Links between Italy and France are of strategic importance for our country. Suffice it to consider that France is Italy’s second largest economic and trade partner: our economies have a high degree of interdependence, with trade worth EUR 111.2 billion in 2022 and growing significantly (+20% compared to EUR 92.5 billion in 2021). Flows are […]

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Italy-Germany Friendship, the Inter-Parliamentary Union Delegation in Berlin

An Inter-Parliamentary Union Delegation of the Italy-Germany Bilateral Friendship Section visited Berlin. The visit, ending today, 8 September, was the first of the newly-appointed Section following the elections of September 2022. “The diplomacy and the Inter-Parliamentary dialogue significantly contribute to the partnership between Italy and Germany, – stated Ambassador Armando Varricchio – as it acts […]

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The Farnesina Collection events are back

After the summer break, the double appointment with contemporary Italian art at the Farnesina Collection is back, with “I Giovedì della Collezione” and “Aperti per Voi”. The two events, which are part of the usual opening to the public of the Farnesina Palace and its Collection of over 680 works, will be held on 14 […]

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Italy takes part in the Smart China Expo 2023

The opening ceremony of the Italian Pavillion at the Smart China Expo 2023 was held at the Yuelai International Conference and Exhibition Center in Chongqing. The 242-square-metre exhibition space, jointly curated by the Italian Consulate General in Chongqing and the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, houses 11 Italian businesses operating in China, representing the high technological level of […]

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Mongolia, commemorative silver banknote issued

On the occasion of Pope Francis’ recent visit to Mongolia, the Italian Embassy in Ulaanbaatar has issued a special commemorative silver banknote. The Embassy’s initiative, which was organised in collaboration with the Central Bank of Mongolia, commemorates the first Italian diplomatic mission to the Mongol Empire and is dedicated to Friar Giovanni da Pian del […]

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