Steering Committee for Internationalisation – Extraordinary session for the attraction of foreign investment

On 20 April, from 15:00, an extraordinary session for the attraction of foreign investment of the Steering Committee for Internationalisation will be held, co-chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, and the Minister for Economic Development, Giancarlo Giorgetti. This is the first meeting of the Steering Committee dedicated specifically to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in support of Italy’s […]

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Minister Di Maio takes part in the informal videoconference of the EU Foreign Ministers

Today, 19 April, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, will participate in the informal videoconference of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs. The agenda will focus on the latest developments in Georgia, India, Myanmar, Mozambique and the negotiations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as well as Ethiopia and Ukraine.  

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Media Freedom Coalition statement concerning media freedom in Myanmar

The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern with the continued efforts by Myanmar’s military and police to crack down on media freedom. Media freedom is a cornerstone of democratic societies. It is essential to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Access to information is vital and journalists must […]

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A virtual meeting was held between Minister Di Maio and the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Katherine Tai

An intense and particularly significant week for relations between Italy and the United States ended yesterday afternoon with the videoconference between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, and the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Katherine Tai. While recalling the very positive results of the recent visit to Washington, Minister Di Maio emphasized the common […]

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Statement by The Governements of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States of america following the April 14 attack in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region

We, the governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America condemn in the strongest terms the April 14 attacks in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.  Together, our governments will support the Government of Iraq’s investigation into the attacks to ensure that those responsible will be held accountable.   We are […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 16 April: breaking news from around the World

SPAIN – GRIMALDI ACQUIRES FIVE SHIPS AND TWO TERMINALS FROM THE SPANISH SHIPPING COMPANY ARMAS. The Grimaldi Group and the Spanish shipping company Armas Trasmediterranea Group, based in the Canary Islands, have signed an agreement for the purchase by Grimaldi of five ships and two terminals in the ports of Valencia and Barcelona, as well […]

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Ethiopia. Humanitarian flight of the Italian Cooperation for the supply of humanitarian goods in Tigrè

A humanitarian flight of the Italian Cooperation has landed today at 1 p.m. Italian time at Makallé airport, in Ethiopia. It left the United Nations Humanitarian Readiness Base (UNHRD) in Brindisi with a cargo of 8 tons of medical supplies, of which 6 tons of medicines and medical kits of the Italian Cooperation and 2 […]

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Di Maio: We will pull out of Afghanistan by May. About relations with undemocratic regimes? Dialogue is possible with everyone but without backing away from human rights (Corriere della Sera)

Minister Di Maio: from the openings towards China and Putin’s Russia by the Conte led government to the new strong Atlantic policy voiced by Draghi’s new cabinet. Governments come and go but you’re still in charge of foreign policy. How do you explain this renewed pro-US stance? «Well, Italy has never changed its geopolitical fundamentals. […]

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Minister Di Maio meets the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has been received today at the Foreign Ministry by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio. The talks have focused on the new initiatives to further strengthen the already excellent cooperation between Italy and the UNHCR. While expressing his appreciation for the renewal […]

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Della Vedova: italian action to defend human rights in Myanmar

Deputy Minister Benedetto Della Vedova participated in the online event “Myanmar. National and international actions for a new democratic and federal country”, organized by East-West European Institute, Italia-Birmania Insieme Association and Torino World Affairs Institute. “Italy strongly supports a united front in all international fora to demand the immediate release of all those arbitrarily detained, […]

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Della Vedova: italian action to defend human rights in Myanmar

Deputy Minister Benedetto Della Vedova participated in the online event “Myanmar. National and international actions for a new democratic and federal country”, organized by East-West European Institute, Italia-Birmania Insieme Association and Torino World Affairs Institute. “Italy strongly supports a united front in all international fora to demand the immediate release of all those arbitrarily detained, […]

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Italy-Libya Agreement

The Council of Ministers today approved the bill authorising the ratification of the Italy-Libya Agreement for the avoidance of double taxation in tax matters. This is a concrete follow-up – encouraged by Minister Di Maio – to the recent visits to Tripoli by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Prime Minister. Strongly requested also […]

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