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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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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Foreign Ministry Note – Tunisia

Italy is closely following the developments in Tunisia. The scope and nature of the decisions taken in the last few hours will have to be carefully assessed. Italy also expresses concern about the situation and its potential implications and appeals to the Tunisian institutions to guarantee respect for the Constitution and the rule of law. […]

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Deputy Minister B. Della Vedova visits the Republic of North Macedonia, 25-26 July 2021

Today, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova embarked on a visit to the Republic of North Macedonia. The Deputy Minister met the Speaker of the Parliament, Talat Xhaferi, to whom he reiterated Italy’s support to the country in the process of European integration and examined the key bilateral cooperation […]

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Deputy Minister B. Della Vedova visits the Republic of North Macedonia, 25-26 July 2021

Today, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova embarked on a visit to the Republic of North Macedonia. The Deputy Minister met the Speaker of the Parliament, Talat Xhaferi, to whom he reiterated Italy’s support to the country in the process of European integration and examined the key bilateral cooperation […]

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Minister Luigi Di Maio holds telephone talks with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell Fontelles

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, held a telephone conversation with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, focused on the situation in Tunisia. The conversation confirmed that Italy and the European Union are paying the utmost attention to the latest worrying developments in the country and reiterated […]

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