Presentation of the Italian Chairmanship of the IHRA

On 26 March, the Farnesina hosted the presentation of the programme of the 2018 Italian Chairmanship of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), an intergovernmental organisation that coordinates and promotes the commitment of its Member Countries towards the protection and the transmission of the memory of the Shoah, especially by promoting historical research, the preservation […]

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Decision to expel from the territory of Italy two officials of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Rome

Pursuant to the conclusions adopted by the European Council on 22 and 23 March, in solidarity with the United Kingdom and in coordination with its European partners and NATO Allies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced today the decision to expel from the territory of Italy, within a one-week deadline, two […]

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The Italian Ambassador visits the Lampi Island Marine National Park

The Italian Ambassador, Pier Giorgio Aliberti, visited Kawthaung and the Lampi Island Marine National Park, in the south of Myanmar, where the Italian NGO Istituto Oikos implemented the project titled “COAST – Building Local Capacity for Conservation and Tourism Development in Myeik Archipelago”, financed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Istituto […]

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Alfano: “Italy firmly condemns the new launch of ballistic missiles on the territory of Saudi Arabia by Houthi rebels in Yemen”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “Italy firmly condemns the new launch of ballistic missiles on the territory of Saudi Arabia, including the capital Riyadh, by Houthi rebels in Yemen, which targeted civilian objectives and caused the death of one person and the injury of several people among defenceless Saudi citizens.” […]

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Ambassador Varricchio’s visit to Tennessee (21-23 March 2018)

The Italian Ambassador to the United States, Armando Varricchio, concluded his trip to Tennessee with a visit to the plant that Beretta opened in Gallatin in 2016. His meeting with the Italian company’s top management crowned his visit to Tennessee to highlight the strong economic ties that unite Italy to the south-eastern American State but […]

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Minister Alfano meets his German counterpart, Heiko Maas

Minister Alfano: “I had a very cordial and fruitful meeting with my German counterpart. As evidence of the extremely close relationship between Italy and Germany, he wanted to include Rome among his first visits abroad during his mandate”. “I had a very cordial and fruitful meeting with my German counterpart. As evidence of the extremely […]

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Italian Candidature to the United Nations Human Rights Council

Next autumn the United Nations General Assembly will hold the election for the partial renewal of the members of the Human Rights Council for the 2019-2021 three-year term. Italy presented its candidature in line with its long-standing engagement in the protection and promotion of human rights. The HRC is the most prestigious elective UN forum after […]

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Japan: “Italia, amore mio” presented in its third edition

The third edition of “Italia, amore mio!” was presented at the Italian Embassy in Tokyo. It is the largest festival dedicated to Italy organised by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ICCJ). This year, “Brand Italy” will be showcased in three cities: Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, respectively in April, July and November. The event, […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy 23 March: latest news from the world

Greece: new investment and economic cooperation opportunities On 12 April 2018, the ICE-Agency will organise in Milan – Palazzo delle Stelline, Sala Pirelli – the Workshop “Greece: New Investment and Economic Cooperation Opportunities”. The aim of the Workshop is to present the new business opportunities that Greece can offer to Italian companies in the light of the relevant […]

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Opening address by the Honourable Minister at the Second Ministerial Meeting in Support of the Lebanese Security Forces

(The original text is only the one actually delivered) Prime Minister Gentiloni, Prime Minister Hariri, UN Secretary-General Guterres, Arab League Secretary-General Aboul Gheit, High Representative of the Union and Vice President of the European Commission Mogherini, dear colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, I have the honour of welcoming you to the Farnesina for the Second Ministerial […]

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Minister Alfano meets with Michel Barnier

“We greatly appreciate the work carried out up to now by Michel Barnier, who has made it possible to obtain excellent results while maintaining a strong cohesion among the 27 EU Member Countries. Italy believes that it is essential to unambiguously and tangibly protect the acquired rights of EU citizens in the UK and of […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Joint press point of Minister Alfano and the German Minister of Foreign Affairs Maas (Farnesina, 23 March 2018)

On Friday, 23 March at 11:00 a.m., the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will meet the German Minister of Foreign Affairs, Heiko Maas, at the Farnesina. A joint press point is scheduled at the end of the meeting. Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in following the press point are requested […]

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