Deputy Minister Sereni chairs National Council for Development Cooperation meeting

Deputy Minister Marina Sereni chaired the eighth meeting of the National Council for Development Cooperation (CNCS), the body that gathers 54 major public and private, “profit” and “non-profit” stakeholders operating in the sphere of international development cooperation. The CNCS is the main instrument of participation, consultation and proposal introduced under Law no. 125/2014, which reformed […]

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​Farnesina Secretary General, Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi, met with Azerbaijan Ambassador in Rome, Mammad Ahmadzada

The Secretary General of the Farnesina, Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi, met today with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan in Rome, Mammad Ahmadzada. The Secretary General expressed satisfaction with the quality and intensity of bilateral relations between Italy and Azerbaijan, as confirmed by the conversation between Prime Minister Draghi and President Aliyev last March and by Minister […]

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Secretary General, Ambassador Sequi, attends the Plenary Meeting of the Experts for Security – Joint Statement

The General Assembly of the Experts for Security Abroad – the network of 52 members including Chiefs of the State Police and Officers of the Carabinieri and Guardia di Finanza present in Italian Embassies and accredited in 79 Countries around the world – ends today in Rome at the Interagency Law Enforcement Academy of Advanced […]

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Singapore: Rimorchiatori Mediterranei acquires two local harbour towage companies

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has approved the acquisition by the Italian company Rimorchiatori Mediterranei (RMED) of Keppel Smit Towage Private Limited (KST) and MAJU. Upon closing the deal, which is expected to take place by summer, Rimorchiatori Mediterranei – a subsidiary of Rimorchiatori Riuniti Group and owned by DWS of the […]

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Brazil – Saipem-Petrobas Contract to inspect ultra-deepwater oilfields with subsea drone

Saipem won a Petrobas and Shell contract to use its “FlatFish” underwater drone to carry out inspections of two ultra-deepwater oilfields off the coast of Brazil. Developed by Saipem under a Shell licence, “FlatFish” is an autonomous remotely controlled subsea vehicle that can carry out complex inspections of a vast array of underwater energy infrastructures. […]

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“Wonders. Scopri l’Italia delle meraviglie” is launched

The Italian Embassy at the Holy See hosted the presentation of “Wonders. Scopri l’Italia delle meraviglie” (Wonders. Discover marvellous Italy), a new initiative by the Autostrade per l’Italia motorway network that will help motorway travellers rediscover the cultural, naturalistic and food and wine heritage of our country. This multi-channel platform gathers contributions from partners like the Italian National Commission […]

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Lima, two Italian films at the AL ESTE Film Festival

Italy takes part in the 13th edition of the AL ESTE Film Festival, which brings to Peru the film productions of Central and Eastern Europe, South America and Asia and is running in Lima from 1 to 11 June in blended attendance format. The Italian Cultural Institute in Lima presents the screening of two films and […]

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REMINDER – Media accreditation notice – Event to launch Made in Italy Days (Farnesina, Sala Sassoli – 30 May 2022 – 11:30 AM)​

On Monday, 30 May 2022, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, the Sassoli Room at the Farnesina will host the event to launch “Made in Italy Days”, which will open with remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio. The event, jointly sponsored by the Farnesina, the ICE Italian Trade Agency […]

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REMINDER – MEDIA ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Presentation event of the 23rd Triennale di Milano International Exhibition (30 May, 10:00 AM – International Conference Hall)

On 30 May, at 10:00 AM, the Farnesina will host the presentation event of the 23rd Triennale di Milano International Exhibition titled “Unknown Unknowns. An Introduction to Mysteries” in its International Conference Hall. The Triennale di Milano International Exhibition is one of the world’s most important international events dedicated to design and architecture. The presentation will be […]

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Lucia Marcucci’s works on display in Bratislava

The works of the artist and writer Lucia Marcucci will be on display from 26 May to 2 July, thanks to the commitment of the Italian Cultural Institute in Bratislava, as part of “Dolce Vitaj”, the Italian Festival in Slovakia. Lucia Marcucci was born and works in Florence; she is one of the main exponents […]

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Africa Day 2022

On 25 May, at 10 a.m., Minister Luigi Di Maio will launch ‘Africa Day’ at the Farnesina, to commemorate the anniversary of the creation of the Organisation of African Unity (founded on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa, which then became the African Union in 2002). This year’s edition will be dedicated to African literature. […]

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Transition. Sereni: Italy can be an ‘energy bridge’ to Africa

“Italy devotes strategic attention to Africa, and therefore access to energy and energy transition on the Continent are essential for us.” These were the words spoken by Deputy Minister Marina Sereni during the event promoted by the RES4Africa Foundation for its 10th anniversary. Minister Sereni added: “Population growth will greatly increase the demand for energy […]

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