Telephone conversation between Minister Luigi Di Maio and the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with his French counterpart, Jean-Yves Le Drian, focusing on the situation in Tunisia. The two Ministers confirmed that Italy and France are in full agreement, calling for respect for the rule of law and a return to the normal functioning […]

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Bologna’s Porticoes are inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Bologna’s Porticoes are now inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List thanks to a decision taken by the World Heritage Committee, which met from 16 to 31 July in its 44th session conducted in virtual mode from Fuzhou (China). The Committee recognised the “exceptional universal value” of the Porticoes as an extraordinary testimony of an architectural […]

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Information Note – UN Pre-Food Systems Summit

Statements to the press by Minister Luigi Di Maio and the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 14:00, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, will make statements to the press together with the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, at […]

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Statements to the press by Minister Luigi Di Maio and the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed

On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 14:00, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, will make statements to the press together with the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, at the conclusion of the United Nations Pre-Summit Meeting on Food Systems. The statements can be followed by representatives of […]

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Press statements by UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed and Minister Luigi Di Maio

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, will participate today in the final day of the Pre-Food Systems Summit, which has been taking place since 26 July at the Rome headquarters of FAO. The Pre-Summit is a substantive preparation for the Food Systems Summit that UN Secretary-General Guterres has convened for […]

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Ministry of Foreing Affairs and Accademia di Santa Cecilia, tribute to Morricone

On 6 July 2020, at the age of 91, Maestro Ennio Morricone sadly passed away. He was an extraordinarily talented composer and arranger, beloved by all for his rare ability to reach and move people with very different musical tastes. The Farnesina has decided to honour his memory by producing a limited edition box set, available to Embassies, […]

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Foreign Ministry Note: Tigray; Sereni meets with the EUSR for the Horn of Africa, Weber

A meeting was held today at the Foreign Ministry between Deputy Minister Marina Sereni and the EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, as an opportunity to exchange views and information on the situation in a region marked by conflict and instability, at the center of attention of Italian and European diplomacy. […]

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Foreign Ministry Note – Libya

As part of efforts to reach an institutional agreement on the definition of the legal framework for allowing the parliamentary and presidential elections to be held on 24 December, delegations from Libya’s House of Representatives and High National Electoral Commission are currently meeting in Rome, with technical assistance provided by the UNSMIL mission. In supporting […]

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Minister Luigi Di Maio attends the inaugural meeting of the Scientific Committee for the Future of Europe

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, attended the inaugural meeting of the Scientific Committee for the Future of Europe, at which the importance of dialogue and of involving the public, especially young people, was stressed.      

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Foreign Ministry Note: Tigray; Sereni meets with the EUSR for the Horn of Africa, Weber

A meeting was held today at the Foreign Ministry between Deputy Minister Marina Sereni and the EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, as an opportunity to exchange views and information on the situation in a region marked by conflict and instability, at the center of attention of Italian and European diplomacy. […]

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Minister Luigi Di Maio speaks by video call at the “Ponza Prima-Med” initiative on sustainable development

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, spoke by video call at the initiative on sustainable development “Ponza Prima-Med”. The debate focused on the multilateral Euro-Mediterranean dimension, centred on a shared strategy for the enlarged Mediterranean aimed at a more inclusive and sustainable development of the region.      

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Deputy Minister Di Stefano holds bilateral Consultations with Georgia

This morning, Deputy Minister Manlio Di Stefano received the Deputy Foreign Minister of Georgia, Teimuraz Janjalia at the Foreign Ministry. Among the many topics on the agenda, the fight against Covid-19, the post-pandemic economic recovery, regional issues and cooperation, both bilaterally and in major international fora. “Italy looks at Georgia as a promising partner with […]

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