Libya: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the approval of the new Government of National Unity

The European Union and its Member States welcome the approval by the House of Representatives of the new Libyan Government of National Unity, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah, and applaud the efforts of all involved to come together in the spirit of national unity and reconciliation. Little more than one year after […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 10 March: breaking news from around the world

ITALFERR HAS BEEN AWARDED A CONTRACT FOR THE RAIL BALTICA HIGH-SPEED LINE Italferr SpA, in a consortium with the German company Deutsche Bahn and the Spanish company Idom, has been awarded the Rail Baltica contract for the provision of engineering, preparation, procurement and supervision services for the electrification subsystems of the 870 km long high-speed […]

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Foreign Ministry Note – Libya

Italy welcomes with great satisfaction the outcome of the vote of the House of Representatives’ plenary session, which convened in Sirte starting from March 8th, granting confidence to the Government of National Unity led by Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dabaiba today March 10th. It is an important and encouraging result within the Country’s normalization process, leading […]

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Minister Di Maio talks at the meeting “Towards the Conference on the future of Europe”

On 10 March, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, spoke at the meeting “Towards the Conference on the Future of Europe” held at the Senate. The Minister stated that the Conference shall be an opportunity for all participants to exchange views, develop a better understanding and share projects to build […]

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Minister Di Maio holds telephone talks with the Secretary of State for International Trade of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth Truss

On 10 March, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, held telephone talks with the Secretary of State for International Trade of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth Truss. The talks centred on the G20 and G7 presidencies and the co-presidency of COP26. Also on the agenda were the strategies against Covid19, the WTO […]

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Smart Export – The digital academy for internationalisation. Launching Conference

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio takes part in the Conference presenting the Smart Export project – The digital academy for Internationalisation.    

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Meeting of Minister Luigi Di Maio with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of UNFICYP, Elizabeth Spehar

On 9 March 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio met the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of UNFICYP, Elizabeth Spehar, in Nicosia. Minister Di Maio reiterated Italy’s support for the UN mission on the island (Unficyp) and the importance of a solution to the Cyprus […]

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Meeting of Minister Luigi Di Maio with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of UNFICYP, Elizabeth Spehar

On 9 March 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio met the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of UNFICYP, Elizabeth Spehar, in Nicosia. Minister Di Maio reiterated Italy’s support for the UN mission on the island (Unficyp) and the importance of a solution to the Cyprus […]

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Meeting of Minister Luigi Di Maio with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of UNFICYP, Elizabeth Spehar

On 9 March 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio met the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of UNFICYP, Elizabeth Spehar, in Nicosia. Minister Di Maio reiterated Italy’s support for the UN mission on the island (Unficyp) and the importance of a solution to the Cyprus […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 09 March: breaking news from around the world

CANADA – GHELLA IS AWARDED AN IMPORTANT CONTRACT IN ONTARIO. The Italian Company Ghella has been awarded a contract with a total value of 4,7 billion Canadian Dollars in Ontario. The Company, which is part of the West End Connectors Consortium, along with the Spanish Dragados and Canadian Aecon Companies, will be responsible for extending […]

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Minister Luigi Di Maio meets the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides

On 9 March, in Nicosia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, has met with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides. The meeting has focused on the common approach to European issues, post-Covid economic recovery, migration, Libya and the Eastern Mediterranean.      

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UN: Sereni, safeguarding the right to education in war-affected areas

“Safeguarding the right to education and ensuring the safety of schools in war-affected areas are key priorities.” said the Vice Foreign Minister, Marina Sereni, speaking at the webinar on “Children affected by Armed Conflict: safeguarding their right to education and ensuring schools are safe”, who added: “Covid-19 is exposing children in armed conflicts to further […]

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