Note of the Minister of Foreign Affairs – The virtual Roadshow will start in 10 stages dedicated to the Pact for Export

On Monday 31st August 2020 the virtual Roadshow “Pact For Export: tools and opportunities for SMEs” is starting, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in cooperation with ICE, SACE and SIMEST, Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces and Unioncamere. A cycle of 10 virtual meetings lasting 90 minutes open to companies […]

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Participation of Minister Di Maio in the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers (Gymnich)

On August 27 and 28, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, participates in the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers (Gymnich). The topics discussed during the working sessions include: Belarus; Turkey; the relationship between the European Union and Russia; the European Union response to the Covid-19 emergency.  

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“Italia in mostra”, the winners of the competition

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – Directorate General for the Promotion of the Country System is pleased to announce the name of the winners of the first edition of “Italia in mostra“, the competition of ideas aimed at the acquisition of exhibition projects focused on the enhancement of the Italian cultural heritage […]

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NOTE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Telephone conversation of Minister Di Maio with his Belarussian counterpart, Vladimir Makei

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio had a telephone conversation with his Belarussian counterpart Vladimir Makei about the current political situation in Belarus. Minister Di Maio pointed out that Italy is following with attention and concern the events in Belarus and is committed together with the European Union to lower […]

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NOTA FARNESINA – Freedom of religion in Sudan

As part of its international commitment to freedom of religion or belief, Italy has promoted – within the International Contact Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief (ICG-FORB) – a joint declaration on Sudan, aimed at expressing satisfaction and support for the democratic transition and reform process undertaken by the Transitional Government under civilian leadership. […]

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Telephone conversation of Minister Di Maio with the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias

On August 25, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias.

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NOTE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Navalny

Italy expresses deep concern about the preliminary conclusions released today by experts at the German Charité Hospital on Alexei Navalny’s clinical condition, which suggest that the Russian activist may have been the victim of poisoning. We strongly support the need to quickly shed full light on these very serious events and, in line with what […]

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Meeting between Minister Di Maio and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Champagne

On August 25, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, François-Philippe Champagne.  

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Meeting between Minister Di Maio and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, met today at Villa Madama with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi.  

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PRESS ENTRY CORRECTION. Press Accreditation Note – Press Point Minister Di Maio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (Villa Madama, 25 August 2020)

TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 2020 THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION LUIGI DI MAIO, WILL MEET THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA WANG YI AT VILLA MADAMA. Please note that for technical reasons accreditation cards must be collected personally at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MAIN […]

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IIC Paris: “Haute couture”, design dialogues with fashion

On the occasion of “Paris Design Week” 2020, the Italian Cultural Institute presents Haute couture, an installation by Servomuto, a duo of Italian designers composed by Francesca De Giorgi and Alessandro Poli. Servomuto combines extraordinary craftsmanship and avant-garde design in the creation of lamps and lights: Haute couture is a new project consisting of seven […]

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Mr Scalfarotto: good US-EU agreement for market access

Undersecretary Scalfarotto commented positively on the agreement reached between the US and the EU for access to their respective markets for European and American products worth more than 100 million exchanges per year. “This is a step in the right direction,” commented Mr Scalfarotto. “Although this is a limited agreement, for the first time in […]

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