Ministerial Plenary of the anti-Daesh Global Coalition on June 28 in Rome

Italy will host and co-chair with the United States the Plenary Ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS on 28 June, in Rome. This is a very important event for the 83 members of the Coalition, more than half of whom will be attending at Ministerial level, two years on from the last full-format meeting. It is […]

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Meeting of Minister Luigi Di Maio with the Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Arancha González Laya

Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, has had a meeting with his Spanish counterpart, Arancha González Laya, on the sidelines of the Italy-Spain Dialogue Forum in Barcelona. Minister di Maio has reaffirmed Italy’s determination to continue strengthening bilateral relations in every aspect and deepening Italian-Spanish coordination on the European […]

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G20: Foreign and Development Ministerial meetings (Matera – 29 June 2021) and Ministerial Event on Humanitarian Assistance (Brindisi, UNHRD Base and UN Global Service Center – 30 June 2021)

The G20 is the international forum that brings together the world’s major economies. Its members account for more than 80% of world GDP, 75% of global trade and 60% of the population of the planet. Italy holds the Presidency in 2021. The Italian Presidency will focus on three broad, interconnected pillars of action: People, Planet, Prosperity. […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE G20 Foreign Affairs and Development Ministerial Meetings (Matera – 29 June 2021) and Ministerial Event on Humanitarian Assistance (Brindisi, 30 June 2021)

Foreign Affairs and Development Ministerial Meetings (Matera – 29 June 2021)   On Tuesday, 29 June 2021, from 10.00, the G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Matera (Palazzo Lanfranchi), chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio. A joint meeting of the G20 Foreign and Development Ministers […]

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Minister Luigi Di Maio met the Prime Minister of Serbia, Ana Brnabić

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, met with the Prime Minister of Serbia, Ana Brnabić. The agenda included bilateral issues concerning Italy and Serbia and the prospects for Serbia joining the European Union as a fundamental instrument for stabilising the Western Balkans.  

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Minister Luigi Di Maio’s mission to Belgrade

Minister Luigi Di Maio’s mission to Belgrade The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, is on a mission to Serbia. The agenda includes the following meetings with: – Prime Minister, Ana Brnabić – the President of the Republic, Aleksandar Vučić – the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikola Selaković  

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UAE – Contract awarded to Saipem for Shah plant expansion

  Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has announced the official award of a 510 million dollar project (equivalent to approximately 420 million euros) to SAIPEM for an engineering, procurement and construction contract (EPC) to expand the capacity of the Shah sour gas plant in Abu Dhabi, officially known as the Optimum Shah Gas Expansion […]

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Deputy Minister Di Stefano signs an agreement with the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)

This morning, Deputy Minister Manlio Di Stefano has taken part in the signing ceremony of the Headquarters Agreement between the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) and the Italian Government. The ICGEB has been represented by its Director General, Lawrence Banks. The ICGEB is an international intergovernmental organisation that plays a key role in the fields of […]

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Deputy Minister Di Stefano signs an agreement with the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)

This morning, Deputy Minister Manlio Di Stefano has taken part in the signing ceremony of the Headquarters Agreement between the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) and the Italian Government. The ICGEB has been represented by its Director General, Lawrence Banks. The ICGEB is an international intergovernmental organisation that plays a key role in the fields of […]

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Telephone conversation between Minister Luigi Di Maio and Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. The agenda focused on bilateral relations between Italy and China, respect for human rights and cooperation within the G20.  

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Celebrating International Yoga Day

Today 21 June, at 7 pm, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Embassy of India in Italy will celebrate together International Yoga Day. A yoga practice session will be held in the main courtyard of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to spread a special message of positivity, well-being, mutual understanding, and […]

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Celebrating International Yoga Day

Today 21 June, at 7 pm, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Embassy of India in Italy will celebrate together International Yoga Day. A yoga practice session will be held in the main courtyard of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to spread a special message of positivity, well-being, mutual understanding, and […]

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