Italian Economic Diplomacy February 26: latest news from the world

TURKEY – INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN 2020 The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Cahit Turhan announced that tenders for significant infrastructure projects will be launched in 2020. Of particular interest is the announcement for this year of the tender for the construction of the “Istanbul Canal”. It is a new artificial channel at sea level, 45 […]

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Press Release – Response to the epidemiological emergency from Covid-19

The response of the Italian Government to tackle epidemiological emergency from COVID-19 has been timely, as also acknowledged by theWHO and the EU and it has been mainly based on maximum transparency and clarity towards the national community and international partners. We are also working with our neighbours to develop harmonised protocols and shared lines […]

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14 European Foreign Ministers: Syria, ending the humanitarian disaster in Idlib

Idlib is experiencing a new humanitarian disaster, one of the worst of the Syrian crisis which, in nearly a decade, has counted countless similar disasters. The Syrian regime continues its strategy of military reconquest of the country at any cost, regardless of the consequences for Syrian civilians. Since December, its operations in the north-west have […]

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Scalfarotto, in Moscow, meets the Russian DM for Economic Development Maksimov

This morning, in Moscow, Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto met the Russian Deputy Minister for Economic Development Maksimov. After recalling the excellent bilateral partnership between the two Countries, recently confirmed by the meeting between Minister Di Maio and Ministers Lavrov (Foreign Affairs) and Manturov (Industry), the talks focused on the economic and trade relations and their outlook. […]

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Scalfarotto, in Moscow, meets the Russian Deputy Minister for Economic Development Maksimov

This morning, in Moscow, Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto met the Russian Deputy Minister for Economic Development Maksimov. After recalling the excellent bilateral partnership between the two Countries, recently confirmed by the meeting between Minister Di Maio and Ministers Lavrov (Foreign Affairs) and Manturov (Industry), the talks focused on the economic and trade relations and their outlook. […]

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Myanmar: Italian Food Festival, open doors in Residence

Show-cooking of tagliatelle, orecchiette, gnocchi, pizza, live demonstration of mozzarella-making in front of the guests, a masterclass on Tuscan wines and pizza school for children. These were some of the most appreciated moments of the second edition of the Italian Food Festival which last Sunday attracted nearly 3,800 people to the garden of the residence […]

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Del Re visits Nouakchott: Italy supports security and development in the Sahel

The Deputy Minister Emanuela Del Re participated, in Nouakchott, in the first General Assembly of the Sahel Alliance, an organisation that supports the G5 Sahel, of which Italy is a member, in their development efforts. Ms. Del Re also attended the G5 Sahel Summit. “Italy is on your side in tackling the challenges facing you […]

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Del Re visits Nouakchott: Italy supports security and development in the Sahel

The Deputy Minister Emanuela Del Re participated, in Nouakchott, in the first General Assembly of the Sahel Alliance, an organisation that supports the G5 Sahel, of which Italy is a member, in their development efforts. Ms. Del Re also attended the G5 Sahel Summit. “Italy is on your side in tackling the challenges facing you […]

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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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