​Secretary General Ambassador Ettore Sequi meets the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, Nasser Sanhat Alqahtani

The Secretary General of the Farnesina, Ambassador Ettore Sequi, received the new Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, Nasser Sanhat Alqahtani, at the Farnesina today. During their discussion they reviewed their countries’ excellent bilateral relations and the prospects for further developing the relationship. Ambassador Sequi said that he especially appreciated their collaboration in the cultural […]

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New meeting of the Disputed Minors Task Force at the Farnesina

The Directorate General for Italians Abroad presided over a new meeting of the Disputed Minors Task Force at the Farnesina today. The meeting was attended as usual by senior officials from the Ministries of Internal Affairs and Justice and focused on events concerning minors involved in the conflict in Ukraine and reviewed new cases opened […]

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Kazakhstan: Ambassador Alberti on mission to Turkestan

“Culture, business, sustainability”. These are the guidelines set forth following the mission carried out on 25-26 October by the Italian Ambassador to Kazakhstan, accompanied by Dr. Emilio Sessa, the head of the Economic Office of the Embassy, to the Region of Turkestan, one of the Country’s most dynamic regions with a considerable potential for tourism and […]

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Made in Italy fashion takes centre stage in Brussels

To mark the first anniversary of the #beIT nation branding campaign, the Italian Embassy in Brussels launched a new initiative of economic diplomacy dedicated to the promotion of ‘Made in Italy’ products. It is called “ApritiModa” and is co-organised with the Farnesina, the Permanent Missions to the European Union and NATO, the National Chamber of Italian Fashion, and the Fondazione Cologni per le Arti e i Mestieri. The initiative aims to […]

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Statement by the Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of France, Germany, Italy and Spain

We are highly alarmed by the ongoing tensions in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. In 2022, more than 120 Palestinians and over 20 Israelis have been killed; many more have been wounded. We also see with great concern the rise of violence, including from settlers. Against this backdrop, it is now paramount to […]

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Rome hosts Operational Experts Group session (Proliferation Security Initiative)

The Farnesina communicates that the decision not to involve Russian experts in the PSI (Proliferation Security Initiative) Operational Experts Group session, currently being held in Rome, was taken in accordance with the main countries taking part in the initiative. Out of transparency, Italy – being the rotating President – had given advance notice to the […]

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Minister Tajani speaks at international conference “Beyond development, the future we want” for the 50 years of AVSI Foundation

Minister Antonio Tajani took the floor at the international conference “Beyond development, the future we want”, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the AVSI Foundation. “Development cooperation – the Minister said – helps us achieve goals such as peace, stability, prosperity and rights, which are the foundations of an inclusive society and which can foster […]

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Japan, exhibition on Italian archaeological mission

The Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo, one of Japan’s most prestigious museums, specialised in ancient Japan, will continue to host – until 4 December – the exhibition on the archaeological finds retrieved in the historical regions of Kibi and Izum. The exhibition, supported by the Italian Cultural Institute of Osaka, showcases a vast array of […]

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Tripoli – “3Codesign” travelling exhibition arrives in Libya

The 3CODESIGN travelling exhibition promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and curated by architect Silvana Annicchiarico has arrived in Tripoli. The initiative was organised by the Embassy of Italy in collaboration with Libya’s Department of Antiquities and is being staged after a long tour that included China, Qatar, Canada, the United […]

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Ireland hosts World Cup exhibition

To mark the occasion of the 2022 World Football Cup, and to celebrate the close ties between Ireland and Italy in the finals of past tournaments, the Italian Institute of Culture in Dublin, with the support of the Embassy of Italy in Ireland, is bringing an exhibition to Cork and Dublin which will showcase original material covering the 1990, 1994 and 2002 […]

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Beijing – Italian Language Week celebrated

To mark the 22nd edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World (Italian initials SLIM), which ran from 17 to 22 October, the Embassy of Italy in Beijing organised and hosted a rich programme of events and initiatives to celebrate Italy’s language and culture. The programme was organised in cooperation with Uni-Italia. […]

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Secretary General Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi attends international meeting “The Cry for Peace. Religions and cultures in dialogue” organised by the Community of Sant’Egidio

Today, 25 October 2022, the Secretary General of the Farnesina, Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi, attended the international meeting “The Cry for Peace. Religions and cultures in dialogue” organised by the Community of Sant’Egidio. Speakers at the event included by the President of the Italian Republic and representatives of the world’s major religions. Its title refers […]

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