Note from the Italian Ministy of Foreign Affairs – Libya

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, received today at the Foreign Ministry the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Libyan Government of National Accord, Fathi Bashaga. The cordial and structured meeting – which lasted an hour and a half – was an opportunity to confirm the Italian Government’s support for the […]

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Plane carrying Italian nationals from China lands at military base

A plane carrying Italian expats flown out of China’s Wuhan landed this morning near Rome (Pratica di Mare air base), as a successful team effort by the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Health Ministries.

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Undersecretary Merlo signs the deed of incorporation of the “Italian Hospital in Venezuela” Foundation”

Great enthusiasm of the Italian community in Venezuela, gathered at the headquarters of the Centro Italo Venezoelano in Caracas at the ceremony for the signing of the deed of incorporation of the “Italian Hospital in Venezuela” Foundation”. Those in attendance included Undersecretary Ricardo Merlo; Francesco Rocca, President of the International Federation of the Red Cross; […]

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Caracas: Undersecretary Merlo signs the deed of incorporation of the “Italian Hospital in Venezuela” Foundation”

Great enthusiasm of the Italian community in Venezuela, gathered at the headquarters of the Centro Italo Venezoelano in Caracas at the ceremony for the signing of the deed of incorporation of the “Italian Hospital in Venezuela” Foundation”. Those in attendance included Undersecretary Ricardo Merlo; Francesco Rocca, President of the International Federation of the Red Cross; […]

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Foreign Ministry: cargo traffic reopened

ENAC (the Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has re-authorised cargo flights between Italy and China. This is the outcome of the work of the Special Operational Unit, which met today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the  Operational Committee of the Civil Protection Agency.

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Statement to the press by Minister Luigi Di Maio on the coronavirus

“First of all, I wish to thank the staff of the Crisis Unit and the Italian diplomatic and consular network in China, for their great work in such difficult and demanding circumstances,  on the front line of taking care of and assisting our fellow citizens in China. The Italian community in China is made up […]

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REMINDER – Media accreditation note – Event organised by the Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development – Alleanza Italiana per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile (ASviS) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 7 February 2020, 10.30 am

On Friday, 7 February 2020, at 10.30 am, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will host, at the start of the “Decade of Action” proclaimed by the United Nations, the event organised by the Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development – AsviS – focusing on a comparison of the commitments undertaken by Italy and by the international […]

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Teleconference by Minister Di Maio with the Italian Embassy in Beijing

Minister Luigi Di Maio is in connection from the Farnesina Crisis Unit with the Italian Embassy in Beijing for updates on the coronavirus. “First of all, I wish to thank the staff of the Crisis Unit and the Italian diplomatic and consular network in China, for their great work in such difficult and demanding circumstances,  […]

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Dakar: Del Re inaugurates the Italian Cultural Institute

Deputy Minister Emanuela Del Re inaugurated in Dakar the headquarters of the Italian Cultural Institute, which reopens in the Senegalese capital after 25 years. “We want to strengthen the already close link with Senegal and, in general, with an extraordinary continent” – said Del Re in his speech – “Africa is a land of opportunities […]

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Vivo d’arte’ 2020, competition for Italian artists abroad

The second edition of “Vivo d’Arte”, the award competition dedicated to young Italian artists (under 36 years of age) permanently resident abroad, is now underway. The success of the first edition confirmed the initiative as an excellent tool to enhance the creativity and talent of our young compatriots living abroad and to encourage collaborations and […]

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New Delhi: Visions in the making, Italy at the India Art Fair

‘Visions in the making’ is the exhibition with which Italy participates this year at the India Art Fair in New Delhi, one of the most important events on modern and contemporary art in South Asia.  The exhibition, curated by Davide Quadrio and Myna Muckerjee, was inaugurated on January 30 by Ambassador Vincenzo de Luca and […]

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URGENT – NEW TIME UPDATE – Teleconference by Minister Di Maio with the Italian Embassy in Beijing (Farnesina, January 31, 2020 – 2:30pm)

Apologizing for the inconvenience, we inform that the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio, will connect by teleconference from the Farnesina Crisis Unit for an update with the Embassy on Italy in  Beijing today  31 January 2020, at 14:30. Accredited journalists, video operators and photographers may enter the Farnesina from  the […]

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