Interview with Foreign Minister Tajani: “If the West is divided, only autocracies win” (Il Messaggero)

“If the West is divided, autocracies win.” The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister stated as much and added: “We share common values, namely freedom, peace, democracy. They are not wiped away by a diplomatic clash.” He explained: “A division between Europe and the United States would mean the decline of the West, which would […]

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Paraguay, Italian Immigrant Day

The Community of Italian origin in Paraguay celebrated the “Italian Immigrant Day”, as provided for by the law enacted by the Congress of Paraguay in May 2019, promoted in the framework of the conclusion of the bilateral treaty on the mutual recognition of dual citizenship, signed on 26 February 2019. The event is part of […]

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Italy-Pakistan bilateral consultations

On 28 February, the Secretary General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia, chaired the sixth session of the Italy-Pakistan Political Consultations at the Farnesina, alongside his Pakistani counterpart, Ambassador Amna Baloch. These consultations are part of the 2013 Strategic Engagement Plan between the two countries. The meeting marked […]

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Tashkent, 9th Italian Design Day

The 9th Italian Design Day was successfully held in Tashkent, organised by the Italian Embassy with the support of Italian Trade Agency (ITA), which provided funding, in partnership with the Tashkent Textile University and the Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce. The event welcomed over 300 guests and was broadcast live for an extended period on Uzbekistan’s […]

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CALL4INNOVIT 2025: Open calls

INNOVIT is an initiative of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in the United States and the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco. It has been developed with the support of Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco. INNOVIT serves as Italy’s innovation hub […]

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Made in Italy and Growth Diplomacy to make Italy an increasingly important player abroad

“Italy, like Europe, needs a new and strong industrial policy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation cannot fail to be a protagonist of this season”. Saying as much, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, underlined last December, in Milan, the relationship between businesses and […]

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Italy in ten selfies: quality and sustainability for a prosperous future

The Italian economic system stands out on the global scene for a unique combination of tradition, innovation and sustainability. As highlighted in the report “Italy in 10 Selfies 2024” drafted by the Symbola Foundation, the country is positioned as a leader in strategic sectors thanks to an approach oriented towards quality and ties with the […]

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CALL4INNOVIT 2025: Open calls

INNOVIT is an initiative of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in the United States and the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco. It has been developed with the support of Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco. INNOVIT serves as Italy’s innovation hub […]

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Norway, towards an acceleration on renewables with offshore wind power

The Norwegian consultancy firm DNV outlined the outlook for Norway’s energy future at the end of last year: the country shall focus its efforts on offshore wind energy if it is to sustain the sharp increase in electricity demand required for the green transition. However, this may not be enough to meet global emission reduction […]

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Japan banks again on nuclear power to meet growing energy needs

In its next energy plan, due for approval in March, Japan will launch a full revival of nuclear power to meet an expected 35% to 50% increase in energy demand by 2050, driven by the semiconductor industry and artificial intelligence (AI). By that date, the Japanese government estimates an increase in electricity production from 1,000 […]

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The South Korean chemical sector, a growing market in the name of innovation and sustainability

South Korea’s chemical sector is confirmed as one of the mainstays of the country’s economy, accounting for around 3% of GDP and with production exceeding USD 49 billion in 2023. With an expected average annual growth of 1% in the coming years, this sector proves to be one of the most dynamic and strategic areas […]

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Brazil, revision of 14 motorway concessions announced

The Brazilian government has announced the revision of 14 motorway concessions, dating back to the 1990s and now characterised by severe delays in the infrastructure investment originally planned or by imbalances from a technical-financial viewpoint. According to government forecasts, thanks to this measure the public-private investment in the motorway sector expected over the next few […]

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