COVID-19, Del Re participate in a meeting to support vulnerable countries

Vice Minister Del Re participated by videoconference in a meeting of Development Ministers of a group of nations leading in contributions to the pandemic global response in support of the most vulnerable countries. The meeting, convened on a British-Canadian initiative, aimed to establish a platform for discussion on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 emergency […]

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COVID-19: Del Re participates in Development Ministers meeting to support vulnerable countries

Vice Minister Del Re participated by videoconference in a meeting of Development Ministers of a group of nations leading in contributions to the pandemic global response in support of the most vulnerable countries. The meeting, convened on a British-Canadian initiative, aimed to establish a platform for discussion on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 emergency […]

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The State of the Union

On the 70th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, we meet again – albeit with the distance imposed by the current pandemic – to take stock of the State of the European Union. I want to thank the President of the Dehousse European University Institute and greet all the guests connected. The devastating impact of the […]

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Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Christodoulides

On 07 May 2020 the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Christodoulides. At the heart of the agenda is the situation in the region, the European Union, the Mediterranean, the COVID19 emergency.  

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Press Release – Libya

Italy strongly condemns yet another attack by Haftarian forces against civilians which also hit the area around the Italian Ambassador’s residence causing at least two deaths.‬ ‪These attacks are unacceptable and denote contempt for international law and human life.

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Nota Farnesina – Conversation between Minister Luigi Di Maio and the Lebanese Foreign Minister, Nassif Hitti

Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with the Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Nassif Hitti. The focus of the conversation – in addition to Covid-19 emergency, regional issues and bilateral economic cooperation – was the confirmation of Italy’s continued support to Lebanese institutions. […]

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Covid19, the Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan has been signed

On 7 May, during a videoconference between the two Health Ministers, Italy and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the health field. The Memorandum strengthens the framework of international medical-scientific collaborations promoted by our country to combat the spread of COVID-19 and identify effective treatments and a vaccine against the virus. In particular, the […]

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Note of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Memorandum of Cooperation in the health field Italy – Japan signed today between the two Ministries of Health

On 7 May, during a videoconference between the two Health Ministers, Italy and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the health field. The Memorandum strengthens the framework of international medical-scientific collaborations promoted by our country to combat the spread of COVID-19 and identify effective treatments and a vaccine against the virus. In particular, the […]

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Sereni: dialogue between Europe and Mediterranean countries and Middle East

Today, Deputy Minister Marina Sereni has introduced the first MED Virtual Regional Meeting, organised by The Foreign Ministry, Ispi and the European University Institute. The event entitled: “Regional dynamics in a time of quarantine: rethinking the EU engagement in the post-pandemic Middle East” is part of the preparatory work for Rome MED Dialogues 2020.

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Sereni, open dialogue needed between Europe and Mediterranean countries and the Middle East

Today, Deputy Minister Marina Sereni has introduced the first MED Virtual Regional Meeting, organised by The Foreign Ministry, Ispi and the European University Institute. The event entitled: “Regional dynamics in a time of quarantine: rethinking the EU engagement in the post-pandemic Middle East” is part of the preparatory work for Rome MED Dialogues 2020.

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Beijing Embassy: online meeting with Italian academics

It was the first virtual dialogue between the Italian Ambassador in Beijing, Luca Ferrari, and the Board of Directors of the Association of Italian Academics in China (AAIIC) chaired by Professor Ivan Cardillo. The central themes of the meeting, held by videoconference, were the opportunities to strengthen the collaboration between the AAIIC, the institutions and […]

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Del Re: “Italy’s sustainable actions on food security and Covid 19” (Huffingtonpost.it)

Covid-19 requires us to rethink everything. Food safety and nutrition – universal goals – are at risk. As fundamental issues for Italy, they are cherished by the UN agencies in Rome – FAO, IFAD and WFP – and must be reconsidered. We know that supermarkets in Italy are well-stocked, but there is no doubt that […]

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