Italy elected to the UN Economic and Social Council for the 2022-2024 three-year term

On 7 June 2021, in New York, Italy was elected as a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ESCOSOC) for the 2022-2024 three-year term, with 175 votes out of 182 voting countries. This was the best result ever achieved by a Western Group country in this electoral round. It confirms the very […]

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Information Note – G20 Green Garden (Parco Appia Antica, Valle della Caffarella, 10 June 2021 – 11:30

On Thursday 10 June, at 11:30, at the Appia Antica Park, Valle della Caffarella, within the framework of the Italian G20 Presidency, there will be the inauguration of the “G20 Green Garden”, an open-air museum on biodiversity, organised by FAO in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The opening ceremony will […]

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Minister Di Maio’s participation by videoconference in the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the “Berlin Process”.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, participated by videoconference in the meeting of the of the “Berlin Process” Foreign Ministers, which includes the six Western Balkan countries and nine EU countries. The agenda of the ministerial meeting focused on political dialogue to consolidate regional reconciliation and on the economic agenda […]

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Cooperation: Sereni emphasises the important role of local authorities

“I strongly believe in decentralised cooperation and in the role that local authorities can play in cooperation thanks to their ability to involve the communities, which is fundamental”. This statement was made by the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Marina Sereni, speaking at the International Conference on energy transition and local policies […]

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Cooperation: Sereni emphasises the important role of local authorities

“I strongly believe in decentralised cooperation and in the role that local authorities can play in cooperation thanks to their ability to involve the communities, which is fundamental”. This statement was made by the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Marina Sereni, speaking at the International Conference on energy transition and local policies […]

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Foreign Ministry Note – Summoning of UAE Ambassador

On the instructions of Minister Luigi Di Maio, the Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Ettore Sequi, has summoned today the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Omar Al Shamsi, to the Foreign Ministry. The Secretary General has expressed to the Ambassador his surprise and great disappointment for an unexpected gesture that is hard […]

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Minister Luigi Di Maio inaugurates the De Sanctis Award – Europe Edition

On Tuesday 8 June 2021, at 15:00, the first De Sanctis Award – Europe edition will be held at the Italian Foreign Ministry, with an opening address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio. Recipients of the Award – granted to outstanding European cultural, scientific and literary figures – will […]

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Inauguration of anti-Covid vaccine center at the Farnesina

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has opened a vaccination centre for employees and their families at its internal outpatient clinic. This is the first initiative of its kind by a central government department. The facility will also be open to public servants posted abroad, who are often employed in areas with a […]

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“Opportunities for Business – Webinar on EBRD Service Procurement”

ICE Agency, in cooperation with EBRD, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and OICE, the Association of Engineering and Technical and Economic Consultancy Organisations, is organising a webinar on the procurement of the Bank’s services, on Friday 11 June at 10:00. The event will be held in English on Zoom. Participation in the webinar […]

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Inauguration of anti-Covid vaccine center at the Farnesina

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has opened a vaccination centre for employees and their families at its internal outpatient clinic. This is the first initiative of its kind by a central government department. The facility will also be open to public servants posted abroad, who are often employed in areas with a […]

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FAO: Vice Minister Sereni held talks with FAO Director General Qu Dongyu

Vice Minister Sereni held talks, by videoconference, with the FAO Director General, Qu Dongyu. The talks focused on the G20 joint Foreign Affairs and Development Ministerial Meeting scheduled  in Matera, on 29 June, and on the organisation of the pre-Summit meeting for the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit, which will be held in Rome, from 26 to 28 July. The Vice Minister […]

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Minister Luigi Di Maio spoke at the press conference for launching the 20th International Food Exhibition Cibus 2021

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, spoke at the press conference for launching the 20th International Food Exhibition Cibus 2021, a flagship event of the Made in Italy brand for promoting excellence in the agri-food sector.

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