Undersecretary Giorgio Silli is on a visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain to attend the IISS Manama Dialogue

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Giorgio Silli, is on an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain today to attend the 18th edition of IISS Manama Dialogue, a prestigious forum of debate focused on the issue of security in the Gulf area and in the Middle East. The theme of […]

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​Undersecretary Tripodi in Dublin for conference on protecting civilians from Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs and International Development, Maria Tripodi, has attended a conference in Dublin which adopted a political declaration strengthening the protection of civilians from the humanitarian consequences arising from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA). Over 60 States attended the event, as well as the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and […]

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“Primo Innovare” – Innovation Italy in Seattle

The Italy of innovation and investment has been showcased in Seattle for the first time since the pandemic, with the “Primo Innovare” (First Innovate) initiative. “Primo Innovare” took place on 16 November 2022 in Seattle, the American Pacific Coast city that is home to giants like Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing and Starbucks. Ten innovative Italian startups […]

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​PMI Day 2022: annual event for young people and businesses. “Made in Italy” brand plays lead role in this edition

Today is the National Day of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), an event organised by Piccola Industria Confindustria, the small-business branch of Italy’s main association representing manufacturing and service companies, and now in its 13th edition. PMI Day includes initiatives taking place simultaneously in all of Italy’s regions, with the numbers participating seeing a marked […]

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Nuovi dati dell’export e conferma priorità internazionalizzazione delle imprese italiane

I dati appena diffusi dall’Istat sul commercio complessivo dell’Italia con il resto del mondo per il mese di settembre 2022 mostrano una crescita del nostro export sia in valore (+21,6%) che in volume (+2,1%). Continua quindi la corsa dell’export che supera la soglia record dei 600 miliardi anno su anno (ottobre 2021 – settembre 2022). […]

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Minister Antonio Tajani speaks at the 7th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, spoke at the event on the seventh edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (SCIM), entitled “Conviviality, sustainability and innovation: the ingredients of Italian cuisine for the health of people and the protection of the planet”.

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​Italian Education in the World Days

The first “Italian Education System in the World” event closes at the Farnesina The first edition of “Italian Education System in the World” closed on 17 November 2022 with an event at the Farnesina. This initiative by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation celebrated the Italian Education System in the World, an international […]

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The 7th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World

The 7th edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, called “Conviviality, Sustainability and Innovation: the ingredients of Italian cuisine for people’s health and the protection of the planet”, will be held today at the Farnesina. The event – moderated by Maddalena Fossati Dondero, Editor-in-Chief of La Cucina Italiana, the event’s media partner, and opened by […]

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​Antonio Tajani: “The rules on refugees have been overtaken. The EU should give one hundred billion to Africa” (La Stampa)

Minister Tajani, was it right to trigger a diplomatic incident with a strategic ally like France at such a sensitive time? “Italy didn’t create any diplomatic incident, neither with Germany initially nor with France later. We raised a problem of compliance with the rules. Immigration can only be resolved at the European level. There are […]

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​Antonio Tajani: “The rules on refugees have been overtaken. The EU should give one hundred billion to Africa” (La Stampa)

Minister Tajani, was it right to trigger a diplomatic incident with a strategic ally like France at such a sensitive time? “Italy didn’t create any diplomatic incident, neither with Germany initially nor with France later. We raised a problem of compliance with the rules. Immigration can only be resolved at the European level. There are […]

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Global Fund Praises Italy’s Increased Pledge to Seventh Replenishment

Italy has announced a three-year pledge of 185 million euros in support of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for the period 2023-2025. With a 15% increase over the previous three-year period, Italy – ranking ninth among Global Fund donors – reaffirms its support for the Fund, which was set up in […]

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Smart Export: training at the fingertips of businesses, students and professionals

Smart Export, the advanced digital training academy on internationalisation, with a focus on the digital world and started up by the Farnesina, the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI) in 2021, has expanded its range of beneficiaries. The potential to obtain training on six thematic courses designed by prestigious […]

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