Undersecretary Di Stefano received the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs at the Farnesina today

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Manlio Di Stefano, today received at the Farnesina the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs, Gholam Ansari, with whom he made an overview of their bilateral economic partnership perspectives, reaffirming Italy’s interest in fostering their consolidation albeit being aware of the current context of […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 7 March: latest news from the world

Australia: the Government puts its stakes on digital development The Australian Government puts its stakes on digital development. The Government’s Industry, Innovation and Science Department recently published a detailed document illustrating the strategy and initiatives adopted to favour and promote it. The Document tackles the issues of developing skills, the digital economy and infrastructure, cybersecurity, […]

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4th UNESCO Forum

Pursuant to the latest contacts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in conjunction with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and with the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies and Tourism, confirms that the 4th UNESCO Forum will be held in the city of Parma. The precise date and title of the event […]

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Johannesburg hosts an exhibition to celebrate 70 years of Italian fashion

The reproductions of 30 iconic vintage models of Italian haute couture are showcased at a retrospective exhibition entitled “70 years of Fashion Genius.” Organized by Consulate General of Italy in Johannesburg and curated by Francesco Lofaro, the exhibition displays the best in Italian fashion handicraft and is also an opportunity to celebrate 14 Italian master […]

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The Premio Strega presented to the public in Spain

As part of the programme of the Ellas Crean Festival, the Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid hosts the presentation of the Premio Strega, Italy’s most important literary award promoted by the Maria e Goffredo Bellonci Foundation and awarded every year to an Italian work of fiction. The event will be attended by the 2018 winner, […]

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Japan: Italy takes centre stage at FOODEX 2019

Italy takes centre stage at the 44th edition of FOODEX Japan, the most important agri-food fair in Asia. Thanks to the commitment of ICE Agency, numerous Italian companies were welcomed to the Fair by Italian Ambassador in Tokyo, Giorgio Starace. The 2,000 sq. m Italy Pavilion is the largest and most impressive and hosts almost 190 […]

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Indonesia – Jakarta: Italian excellence in research and technology

“Italy: The Beauty of Knowledge”, an exhibition on Italian excellence in research and technological innovation, was inaugurated in Jakarta by the Ambassador of Italy to the Republic of Indonesia, Vittorio Sandalli.The exhibition, hosted at the National Museum of Jakarta, which will remain open to the public until 31 March 2019, is a showcase of Italian know-how and […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 6 March: latest news from the world

China: presents the Greater Bay Area development plan The Chinese Government presented the development plan for the Greater Bay Area (GBA), China’s geographic area comprising the Special Administration Regions of Hong Kong and Macao and nine cities of the neighbouring province of Guangdong. The medium-term goal (2035) is to put in place one of the […]

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Israel: a two-day event for companies from Southern Italy

A two-day event was held in Israel for 18 companies, start-ups, universities and incubators from 5 Regions of Southern Italy. The event, organised by the ICE Agency in partnership with the Italian Embassy in Israel, was held as part of the Piano Export Sud, financed by the European Commission within the framework of ‘PON Imprese […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 5 March: latest news from the world

North Macedonia: public-private partnership to manage and distribute gas The government of the Republic of North Macedonia has initiated a procedure for the funding, design, construction and management of a natural gas distribution system for the entire territory of the country, using the public-private partnership instrument (PPP). The PPP contract will specifically involve: the construction […]

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Prague: the history of the Italian Congregation on show

Precious scrolls, imperial edicts, illuminations and historic documents are on show at the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague to narrate the story of the Italian Congregation four centuries after it was founded. The exhibition, set up to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Italian diplomatic mission in Prague and of the establishment of […]

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40th Session of the Human Rights Council

The Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations in Geneva presented a side event on the “promotion of alternative quality assistance for children with disabilities” as part of the 40th Session of the Human Rights Council and following up on the annual meeting on the Rights of the Child. The side event was organised […]

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