Coming into effect of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)

On the occasion of the coming into effect of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), Italy confirms its full backing of the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons, and continues to be particularly engaged in disarmament sectors, weapons control, and non proliferation, which are essential parts of our foreign policy. […]

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Sereni: UNESCO, culture basis for future growth

‘In recent months UNESCO’s action to deal with the health emergency has been hallmarked by timeliness and effectiveness, especially in the field of Education’, stated Marina Sereni, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the opening of the Italian National Commission meeting for UNESCO. Vice Minister Sereni added: ‘Italy is the leading financial contributor to this […]

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UNESCO: Sereni, cultural heritage basis for future growth and innovation

‘In recent months UNESCO’s action to deal with the health emergency has been hallmarked by timeliness and effectiveness, especially in the field of Education’, stated Marina Sereni, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the opening of the Italian National Commission meeting for UNESCO. Vice Minister Sereni added: ‘Italy is the leading financial contributor to this […]

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Foreign Ministry Note – Jan Kubiš appointed Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General on Libya

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, welcomed with great satisfaction the confirmation by the UN Security Council of the appointment of Jan Kubiš to the post of Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General on Libya. An important appointment that Italy supports with determination, reaffirming its full and convinced commitment to […]

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Calling of the legislative, Presidential and Palestinian National Council elections

Italy welcomes the signing by Palestinian President Abbas of the decree calling the legislative, Presidential and Palestinian National Council elections as of next 22 May. It is a positive development to ensure the rights of the Palestinian people and strengthen local institutions. Italy continues to provide constant and convincing support, also through targeted bilateral cooperation […]

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Foreign Ministry Note – West Bank

Italy reiterates its deep concern about the recent Israeli decision to go ahead with the decision to build nearly 800 new houses in several settlements in the West Bank. Once again, Italy urges the Israeli Authorities to reconsider this decision, as we already did on 17 November last year for the Givat Hamatos tender. The […]

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Minister Di Maio visits Kosovo

On December 30 last, Minister Di Maio travelled to Kosovo to meet with Italian military personnel engaged in NATO’s KFOR mission. Active since June 1999 under UN Security Council Resolution 1244, KFOR ensures freedom of movement and a stable security environment to the benefit of the Kosovar population. The Italian contingent (with 512 military units) […]

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Minister Di Maio’s mission to Doha

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio’s two-day visit to Doha, Qatar, begins today. Minister Di Maio is expected in Doha today to meet his counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, in the afternoon. Together they will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Dialogue. Tomorrow, 21 December, the Minister of Foreign […]

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the forefront of the Foreign Investment Attraction Committee (CAIE)

Deputy Minister Manlio Di Stefano took part in the meeting of the Foreign Investments Attraction Committee (CAIE), chaired by the Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Gian Paolo Manzella, and attended by the main central and local institutional players in the sector. The Committee dealt with various investment projects in Italy in detail, including some very […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 15 January: breaking news from around the world

SWITZERLAND – Angelini Pharma acquires Swiss company Arvelle Therapeutics. Italian company Angelini Pharma, part of Angelini Group, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Swiss pharmaceutical company Arvelle Therapeutics, responsible for the development and marketing in Europe of the new anti-seizure drug cenobamate. The agreement is worth over 950 million euros and, as emphasised […]

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The Foreign Ministry confirms its commitment to Italian exports

“The Foreign Ministry confirms its commitment to the internationalization of Italy’s business sector by obtaining from the European Commission the authorization to use 1.12 billion euros in non-refundable funds to support Italian businesses and exports. The Government has decided to make these substantial resources available to Italian businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, which have […]

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Opening of the work of the Advisory Committee of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum

“Italy warmly welcomes the start of the work of the Advisory Committee of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum that began yesterday in Geneva under UN auspices. The work is a crucial step in the current delicate phase of Libya’s political process because of the holding of elections in December this year, as decided by the […]

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