DM Della Vedova chairs the first meeting of the Committee of Honour of the CIDU Award for Human Rights

On Monday, 12 July, Deputy Minister Della Vedova chaired the first meeting of the Committee of Honour of the CIDU Human Rights Award, thus inaugurating the second edition of an initiative launched in 2020. “Within the framework of my assignment at the Foreign Ministry, with responsibility for Human Rights, I consider it important to enhance […]

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Minister Luigi Di Maio co-chaired with the Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, Piyush Goyal, the 21st session of the Italy-India Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, co-chaired the 21st session of the Italy-India Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC), held virtually on 9 July, together with the Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, Piyush Goyal.   

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Note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Malta

As of July 6, 2021, an increasing number of compatriots travelling to Malta, mostly minors attending language courses organised by local colleges and schools, tested positive for COVID-19 or came into contact with positive individuals, following the antigen swab test before their departure to return to Italy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Embassy in Malta were promptly informed. They provided […]

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Note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Malta

As of July 6, 2021, an increasing number of compatriots travelling to Malta, mostly minors attending language courses organised by local colleges and schools, tested positive for COVID-19 or came into contact with positive individuals, following the antigen swab test before their departure to return to Italy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Embassy in Malta were promptly informed. They provided […]

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Foreign Ministry Note – Middle East: from tomorrow Vice Minister Sereni will be visiting Israel and the Palestinian Territories

Marina Sereni, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will be in Israel and the Palestinian Territories from tomorrow, for a visit that will last until Thursday 15 July. Vice Minister Sereni will have a series of talks with government ministers, parliamentarians and leaders of Israeli parties and, subsequently, will meet with various members of […]

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Foreign Ministry Note – Middle East: from tomorrow Vice Minister Sereni will be visiting Israel and the Palestinian Territories

Marina Sereni, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will be in Israel and the Palestinian Territories from tomorrow, for a visit that will last until Thursday 15 July. Vice Minister Sereni will have a series of talks with government ministers, parliamentarians and leaders of Israeli parties and, subsequently, will meet with various members of […]

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Italy-India Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation

Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, has co-chaired, by videoconference, the 21st session of the Italy-India Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) together with the Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, Piyush Goyal. The virtual meeting has taken place a few days after Minister Di Maio’s talks with his counterpart Mr. Jaishankar on […]

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UN: Sereni, sustainable development key to recovery that leaves no one behind

“The pandemic has provided a demonstration of how essential justice, peace and inclusion are the pillars underpinning SDG 16, one of the most important Sustainable Development Goals enshrined by the UN.” Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Marina Sereni stated this in a video intervention at the High-Level Political Forum for Sustainable Development promoted by the […]

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UN: Sereni, sustainable development key to recovery that leaves no one behind

“The pandemic has provided a demonstration of how essential justice, peace and inclusion are the pillars underpinning SDG 16, one of the most important Sustainable Development Goals enshrined by the UN.” Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Marina Sereni stated this in a video intervention at the High-Level Political Forum for Sustainable Development promoted by the […]

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Minister Luigi Di Maio at the conference on “Italy, Europe and the world: revival and transition” sponsored by IAI

Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, will open the conference on “Italy, Europe and the world: revival and transition” sponsored by the International Affairs Institute (IAI).  

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Foreign Office Note – Haiti

Italy is appalled by the news of the brutal assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise and strongly condemns the attack at the heart of Haitian institutions. It expresses its sincere condolences to the President’s family and to the Haitian people and hopes that the perpetrators of this crime will be brought to justice as soon […]

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Minister Luigi Di Maio’s participation in a CONFAPI webinar focused on export

Minister Luigi Di Maio participated today in a web conference  organized by CONFAPI and focused on policies on export and promotion and protection of Made in Italy.   

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