Scalfarotto: «A strategy for increasing the number of foreign buyers in Italy» (Sole 24 Ore Rapporti)

Trade fairs are an essential tool for promoting Italian products worldwide. A fact forcefully reasserted by the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Ivan Scalfarotto. Mr. Undersecretary, does the 2020 budget provide for any support to the trade fair sector? «We have extended the tax incentives scheme allowing businesses to attend international trade shows abroad. Under the […]

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Meeting of Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio with the Ambassador in Rome of the People’s Republic of China, Li Junhua

Today, at the Foreign Ministry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, received the Ambassador in Rome of the People’s Republic of China, Li Junhua. During the very cordial meeting, the Chinese Ambassador thanked the Italian Government for the care provided to the Chinese patients affected by the coronavirus. Minister Di […]

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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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