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    Press Releases
    10 July 2019
    Minister Moavero Milanesi meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador, Josè Valencia Amores

    Today, at the Farnesina, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador, Josè Valencia Amores. Their exchange of views focused on the two Countries’ bilateral relations, and especially on the investment prospects for Italian firms. In addition, the two ministers reaffirmed their commitment […]

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    Diplomatic Network
    10 July 2019
    Prague: Bollani opens the Bohemia Jazz Fest

    Neapolitan vibes and music performed by Stefano Bollani opened the Bohemia Jazz Fest 2019 in Prague, one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in Central and Eastern Europe. The concert “Napoli Trip” was organised in association with the Italian Embassy in Prague and the Italian Institute of Culture, and with the support of the Ministry […]

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    Diplomatic Network
    10 July 2019
    Tunis: Puccini’s Arias in Concert

    A Gala Concert dedicated to the most beautiful opera arias by Giacomo Puccini opened the 34th edition of the El Jem International Symphonic Music Festival, in the presence of the Tunisian Minister of Cultural Affairs, Mohamed Zine El Abidine, and the Italian Ambassador in Tunis, Lorenzo Fanara. In the Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem, known as […]

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    In detail
    9 July 2019
    Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 9 July: latest news from the world

    FINLAND – THE FINNISH STATE RAILWAY COMPANY INTENDS TO RENOVATE THE LOCAL RAIL TRANSPORT SYSTEM BY 2024. The Finnish Railway Company (VR- Valtion Rautatiet) announced its intention to renovate the local transport system in the southern region of Finland. The estimated value of the contract is expected to be around 250 million euros.The new rolling […]

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    Press Releases
    9 July 2019
    Undersecretary Picchi attends the informal OSCE Foreign Ministers Meeting

    The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Guglielmo Picchi, today attended the informal meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) held in Slovakia’s High Tratas. The Slovak Presidency stimulated a debate on the role that the OSCE can play at multilateral level in the […]

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    Press Releases
    8 July 2019
    Deputy Foreign Minister Del Re met with the Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Etjen Xhafaj

    The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, received at the Farnesina the Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Etjen Xhafaj. The meeting took stock of Albania’s EU integration process, with respect to which the Deputy Minister confirmed Italy’s staunch support and expressed her best wishes for the […]

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    Events
    8 July 2019
    “China in 2019 – Scenarios and prospects for companies”

    The Farnesina hosts the presentation of the Annual Report “China in 2019 – Scenarios and prospects for companies”, now at its tenth edition. The Report, drafted by the Centre on Business Research of the Italy China Foundation (CeSIF), provides an analysis of the political and economic scenarios and of the access of businesses in China, […]

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    In detail
    8 July 2019
    Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 8 July: latest news from the world

    Brazil – Enel recognised as best energy distribution company Enel Distribuição Goiás was recognised as Brazil’s best energy distribution company for the second consecutive by the Associação Brasileira de Energia Elétrica (Abradee). The Abradee award is attributed on the basis of the quality of service, corporate social and environmental responsibility, operational and economic and financial […]

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    Press Releases
    8 July 2019
    Deputy Minister Del Re attends the G7 Development Ministers Meeting

    The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, attended the meeting of the G7 Development Ministers in Paris on 4 July. The issues on the agenda included refinancing development funds, the challenges in the Sahel region and the adoption of a joint declaration by the G7+G5 Sahel on the actions to […]

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    Diplomatic Network
    8 July 2019
    An exhibition to commemorate Leonardo on the 500th Anniversary of his death opens in Israel

    ​”Although Leonardo’s heritage is a universal value, we Italians feel very proud of his roots,” said Italian Ambassador to Israel, Gianluigi Benedetti while opening the exhibition entitled ‘Leonardo’s questions’ at the Bloomsfield Science Museum in Jerusalem. The event, which commemorates the 500th Anniversary of the master’s death, was organized in cooperation with the Italian Embassy […]

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    In detail
    8 July 2019
    The Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list

    “As of today, the splendid Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, are the 55th Italian site inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The decision of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee recognises the universal value of a unique cultural and agricultural landscape resulting from an extraordinary and knowing interaction between an excellence-oriented production activity and […]

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