Speech by the Hon. Minister at the Antonianum Pontifical University on the issue: “From Saint Francis to Pope Francis: the prophecy of a reconciled world”

Illustrious Rector, Eminences, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be here with you at the beginning of this two-day conference held in Rome and in Assisi, celebrating the eight hundredth anniversary of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land. In particular, I would like to thank all those who have contributed to the […]

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New Farnesina website online

“In today’s fast-moving, technological, globalised world, the Farnesina has increasingly been making its mark as a reference point for the public. Services offered to Italians abroad and to companies, development aid activities, promotion of our culture, current international political affairs, opportunities for work and study: all of this and more is available on the new, user-friendly […]

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Junior diplomats’ swearing-in ceremony

Thirty-three young diplomats pledged their loyalty to the Republic of Italy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, under the hand of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Angelino Alfano. “You start a mission today: the greatest values of our Republic, our Italian identity and our European identity are expressed in the oath you […]

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The ‘Mediterranean’ by Mimmo Jodice

Rigorously in black and white to tell the wealth of civilizations, myths, and the extraordinary nature of the ‘Mediterranean’. This is the title given to the collection of photographs by Mimmo Jodice which is part of a project curated by the Scientific Committee of the Farnesina Collention, in cooperation with the Mart of Rovereto and […]

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Call for candidates for the Italian Language Graduates project

The University for Foreigners of Siena has published on its Website the call for candidates for the “University Graduates for Italian” project on the basis of which to select Master course graduates from Italian Universities who want to teach Italian at foreign Universities. The call for candidates can be viewed and downloaded from the Website […]

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A programme entitled “A journey to discover Italy, Cultures and the Mediterranean” opens at the Diocletian Baths – A journey from Iran to Morocco

“A journey to discover Italy, Cultures and the Mediterranean”, a cultural initiative that starts in Rome at the Diocletian Baths, will take Italy’s art and culture on a journey across the countries of the Mediterranean in 2018, thanks to the Farnesina’s network abroad. “Culture is a bridge that unites people and fosters dialogue and mutual […]

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NOTE BY THE FOREIGN MINISTRY – Cooperation

COOPERATION: PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES FOR 165 MILLION EUROS APPROVED The Joint Committee for Development Cooperation held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today. “We approved a package of programmes and initiatives for a total amount of about 165 million euros for countries from all major geographic regions including Africa, the […]

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International conference on inter-religious dialogue at the Farnesina

The 800th anniversary of the presence of the Franciscans in the Holy Land has provided the cue for a reflection on the role that inter-religious dialogue plays in creating a peaceful, inclusive society. Today, an international conference is being held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on “Inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue in promoting […]

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Telephone conversation between Alfano and his Austrian counterpart: repect the Gruber-De Gasperi agreement

“I would like to congratulate you on your appointment as Foreign Minister of the Republic of Austria, which I am certain  will allow us to further develop the excellent and historical relations between our countries,” said Minister Alfano to his counterpart Karin Kneissl in a telephone conversation this morning. “The important speech made yesterday by […]

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Azerbaijan. Telephone conversation between Alfano and Mammadyarov

“I am particularly pleased at how strong our trade dealings are: Italy is Azerbajain’s leading European trading partner and its second-largest at global level. We are the leading importer of Azerbaijani products and the main purchaser of energy resources. Our aim is to further boost this economic partnership”. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International […]

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Press accreditation notice – Conference of the Directors of the Italian Cultural Institutes in the World (Farnesina, 21-22 December 2017)

On 21 and 22 December, the Farnesina will host the annual “Conference of the Directors of Italian Cultural Institutes in the World”. The conference sessions on 22 December are open to the press. A Family Photo, opened to photographers and TV crews, is scheduled at 9:15 a.m. The institutional session will open at 9:30 a.m. […]

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Alfano: “May the path of dialogue lead us back to Jerusalem” (Avvenire)

The year that is about to end has marked a significant anniversary for Franciscans: their 800-year-long presence in the land of Jesus. This anniversary is the focus of the two-day international conference “Inter-cultural and Inter-religious Dialogue in Promoting Peace: the 800-year presence of Franciscans in the Holy Land”, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]

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