Di Maio: “We are transparent with other states. New measures against contagion”

Trains blocked at the Brenner Pass, compatriots repatriated, Italy “discouraged” by many governments. Minister Di Maio, what are you planning to do? “My Austrian colleague called me to explain that trains had immediately left, while in Mauritius diplomatic channels were activated to assist the Italians. These are sporadic cases, I say that we all have […]

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Plane grounded in Mauritius

The Farnesina has been following from the very beginning the matter of the Italian plane grounded in Mauritius, in constant contact with Alitalia airline and the Embassy in Pretoria, responsible for this area, in order to ensure maximum assistance to Italians on board.

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Di Maio: «Libya and business: greater collaboration with France» (Il Mattino)

Every time I have the opportunity, as Minister of Foreign Affairs, I’m pleased to speak about Campania, and how extraordinary the region is and, in particular, of Naples, a city I am very attached to. About a year ago, in an interview in Italy, President Macron declared: «Naples is a special place for me; Stendhal […]

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Italy expresses deep concern about the Israeli Government’s announcement to proceed with the construction of 5,000 housing units in the Givat Hamatos district and the Har Homa settlement in East Jerusalem.

Italy expresses deep concern about the Israeli Government’s announcement to proceed with the construction of 5,000 housing units in the Givat Hamatos district and the Har Homa settlement in East Jerusalem. In line with the established EU position, Italy reiterates that settlements in the occupied territories are illegal under international law and represent a serious […]

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Mission of Undersecretary Scalfarotto in Berlin

Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto met today in Berlin with his counterpart at the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, Ulrich Nussbaum, for an in-depth discussion on international trade policy issues. The joint commitment is to seek shared solutions for an agreement with the United States emerged, in full respect of the sensitivities of some European […]

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Mission of Undersecretary Scalfarotto in Berlin

Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto met today in Berlin with his counterpart at the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, Ulrich Nussbaum, for an in-depth discussion on international trade policy issues. The joint commitment is to seek shared solutions for an agreement with the United States emerged, in full respect of the sensitivities of some European […]

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Di Stefano receives the Italian National Chefs Team at the Farnesina

  Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano received today at the Farnesina the members of the Italian National Chefs Team, led by Team Manager Gianluca Tomasi and Captain Pierluca Ardito. The National Team is back from Stuttgart, where it won the gold medal in the Restaurant of Nations category at the Ika Culinary Olympics, the biggest cooking […]

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Undersecretary Di Stefano receives the Italian National Chefs Team at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano received today at the Farnesina the members of the Italian National Chefs Team, led by Team Manager Gianluca Tomasi and Captain Pierluca Ardito. The National Team is back from Stuttgart, where it won the gold medal in the Restaurant of Nations category at the Ika Culinary Olympics, the biggest cooking competition […]

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Sereni: Fighting crime and inequalities, common challenges

The visit to Mexico of the Deputy Minister Marina Sereni, who had numerous institutional meetings with President Alfonso Romo Garza’s Head of Office, Maximiliano Reyes Zuñiga and Julian Ventura, with the Executive Director of the Mexican Development Cooperation Agency, Laura Carrillo Cubillas, continues. A wide range of topics was discussed with the interlocutors, starting with […]

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Sereni: Fighting crime and inequalities, common challenges

The visit to Mexico of the Deputy Minister Marina Sereni, who had numerous institutional meetings with President Alfonso Romo Garza’s Head of Office, Maximiliano Reyes Zuñiga and Julian Ventura, with the Executive Director of the Mexican Development Cooperation Agency, Laura Carrillo Cubillas, continues. A wide range of topics was discussed with the interlocutors, starting with […]

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Italy-Azerbaijan Business Forum

The Italy-Azerbaijan Business Forum was held at the Farnesina to consolidate the excellent economic and commercial relations between the two countries, after the 5th Session of the Italy-Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, held in Rome on 14 January 2020. The summit was opened by Ilham Aliyev, President of the Azerbaijani Republic, and by the […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy February 21: latest news from the world

UGANDA – THE FIRST EVER UGANDA-EUROPE BUSINESS FORUM The EU Delegation in Uganda is organising the first Uganda-Europe Business Forum which will take place on 9 and 10 March in Kampala. The Forum is aimed at European investors and entrepreneurs, current or potential, to stimulate sustainable economic growth and job generation. A particular focus will […]

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