Latest developments in Iraq: attacks on US bases by Iran

Italy follows with particular concern the latest developments in Iraq and condemns the attack by Tehran on two bases housing coalition soldiers. This is a serious act that increases tension in an already critical and very delicate context. “The first thought goes to our soldiers engaged in the country, to whom we express our sympathy […]

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Meeting between Minister Luigi Di Maio and his Turkish counterpart, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu

After the mission to Brussels, Minister Luigi Di Maio travelled to Istanbul in the evening to meet his Turkish counterpart, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. The situation in Libya was at the centre of the talks.

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Undersecretary Scalfarotto attends the inauguration of Pitti Immagine Uomo

Today, Undersecretary Scalfarotto attended the inauguration of Pitti Immagine Uomo, Italy’s number one men’s fashion industry show. This 97th edition of the Florence Salon featured over 1200 brands, 45% of which from abroad. Scalfarotto highlighted how “This reflects the industry’s capacity to spot the opportunities offered by foreign markets, Germany and France first and foremost, […]

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Undersecretary Scalfarotto attends the inauguration of Pitti Immagine Uomo

Today, Undersecretary Scalfarotto attended the inauguration of Pitti Immagine Uomo, Italy’s number one men’s fashion industry show. This 97th edition of the Florence Salon featured over 1200 brands, 45% of which from abroad. Scalfarotto highlighted how “This reflects the industry’s capacity to spot the opportunities offered by foreign markets, Germany and France first and foremost, […]

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Foreign Minister Di Maio is in Brussels today for talks

Foreign Affairs Minister Mr. Di Maio is in Brussels today for talks with his French, German and UK counterparts, at the extraordinary summit called by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Mr. Josep Borrell, to discuss the Libya and Iran dossiers.

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Di Maio: “We now need to prompt Sarraj and Haftar to hold talks” (Il Fatto Quotidiano)

Although his announced trip to Libya with the EU mission has blown out, for the time being, the Foreign Affairs Minister Luigi Di Maio has nevertheless stated that “The EU mission can meet Al Sarraj and Haftar elsewhere, and now speaks with the voice of the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell”. Yesterday, […]

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Libya: Di Maio-Siyala talk

Following yesterday’s air strike that hit the military college in Hadaba, south of Tripoli, causing dozens of deaths and injuries, including among the civilian population, Minister Di Maio had a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Mohamed Siyala. Minister Di Maio expressed his condolences to the Government of National Accord and the families of the victims […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 03 January: latest news from the world

Brazil: towards Industry 4.0   The seminar “Rumo a Industry 4.0” (Towards Industry 4.0), organised by the Brazilian Chamber of Industry 4.0 and SEBRAE (the Brazilian Service of Support for Micro and Small Enterprises)and supported by the European Union delegation within the framework of the Dialogues project, has taken place at the national headquarters of […]

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The latest developments of the situation in Iraq are of great concern

In the last few days, we have witnessed a dangerous escalation culminated in the killing of the Iranian General Soleimani. Italy makes a strong appeal to act with moderation and responsibility, by keeping open channels for dialogue, avoiding acts which can have serious consequences for the entire region. No effort should be spared to ensure […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 02 January: latest news from the world

Malaysia: East Coast Economic Region development plan published The new East Coast Economic Region Development Council development plan has been published. The ECERDC is the government body responsible for overseeing projects in the East Coast Economic Region: the eastern part of mainland Malaysia that includes the states of Pahang, Kelantan, Terengganu, and the Mersing District […]

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Italy condemns the recent attacks in Iraq

Italy firmly condemns the recent attacks against a premise of the Global Coalition against Daesh in Iraq and the American Embassy in Baghdad. Italy extends its solidarity to the United States of America and Iraq for their victims and wounded. In these days of strong tensions in Baghdad, Italy underlines the necessity to respect the […]

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Leonardo da Vinci’s viola organista concert in Metz

To commemorate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death, on 18-19 December the Italian Consulate General in Metz and the local Committee of Società “Dante Alighieri” have organized in Metz (Saint-Clément Church) and Reims (Saint-Remi Basilica) a concerto for “viola organista” performed by M° Sławomir Zubrzycki. The “viola organista” was designed by Leonardo da Vinci […]

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