Minister Di Maio holds telephone talks with the Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova Aureliu Ciocoi

On 17 March, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio held telephone talks with the Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova Aureliu Ciocoi. The topics discussed included bilateral relations between Italy and the Republic of Moldova, the fight against Covid-19 and the vaccination campaign, relations between Europe […]

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Information Note – Minister Di Maio meets the UE High Representative Josep Borrell (Thursday, 18 March 2021)

On Thursday 18 March 2021,  at 15.30, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, will meet at the Foreign Ministry the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell. At the end of the meeting the two Authorities will make brief statements, which can […]

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Di Stefano meets the Director General of OIE Eloit

The meeting addressed the interconnected themes of prevention, preparedness and response to global health challenges arising from animals (zoonosis) and the surveillance of international trade in animal products due to its impact on food safety and human health. Ms. Eloit and Mr. Di Stefano welcomed the recent opening, in Palermo, of an office of the […]

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UN: Sereni, we must combat violence against women in war zones

“There can be no full and meaningful participation of women in political, social and economic life without the eradication of all forms of gender-based violence, including sexual violence”, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Marina Sereni said on the sidelines of the 65th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, adding: “Therefore, preventing […]

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Today, at the Foreign Ministry, Deputy Minister Manlio Di Stefano received Monique Eloit, Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)

The meeting addressed the interconnected themes of prevention, preparedness and response to global health challenges arising from animals (zoonosis) and the surveillance of international trade in animal products due to its impact on food safety and human health. Ms. Eloit and Mr. Di Stefano welcomed the recent opening, in Palermo, of an office of the […]

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UN; Sereni: International Justice in defence of girls and young women in war-afflicted areas

“There can be no full and meaningful participation of women in political, social and economic life without the eradication of all forms of gender-based violence, including sexual violence”, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Marina Sereni said on the sidelines of the 65th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, adding: “Therefore, preventing […]

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160th anniversary of the Unification of Italy

One hundred and sixty years ago Italy was born free and united. Today we pay tribute to the Italians in Italy and around the world who have contributed to spreading the democracy and solidarity values on which our country is founded. Our thoughts go in particular to Luca Attanasio and Vittorio Iacovacci.  

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DANTE 700 Worldwide. Presentation event of the Foreign Ministry initiatives

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio takes part in the presentation event of the initiatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to celebrate the seventh centenary of the death of Dante Alighieri The programme, which involves the network of diplomatic missions and Italian Cultural Institutes abroad, kicks […]

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Della Vedova: cinema is essential for Italy

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, took part in the inauguration of “Breve Incontro – A’ la cour du court”, a cinematographic review organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Rabat, held entirely online for ten weeks, starting on 16 March 2021. This initiative, promoted in collaboration with RAI, […]

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Della Vedova: cinema is an essential soft power tool for Italy

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, took part in the inauguration of “Breve Incontro – A’ la cour du court”, a cinematographic review organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Rabat, held entirely online for ten weeks, starting on 16 March 2021. This initiative, promoted in collaboration with RAI, […]

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Support to the trade fair sector

“It is with great satisfaction that we welcome the European Commission’s decision to authorise the 63-million-euro aid package allocated by the Italian Government to companies operating in the trade fair sector affected by the coronavirus epidemic. Trade fairs play a decisive role both in supporting the internationalisation effort of the country’s economy as a whole […]

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Minister Di Maio participates in the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue

Relaunching a strong Transatlantic cooperation is essential to overcome the challenges posed by “climate change”. This is the key message that the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, wanted to share today, from the virtual forum of the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, with the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John […]

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