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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Alfano: Italy supports resumption of the Geneva talks on Syria

I really praise the efforts made during the last round of negotiations in Geneva by the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan De Mistura. While I recognise the commitment and pragmatic, constructive approach taken by the opposition, I deplore the continuing refusal of the Damascus delegation to engage in negotiations by making excuses and […]

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Minister Alfano to hold a telephone conversation with his Austrian counterpart

Tomorrow the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will have a telephone conversation with the Austrian Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs, Karin Kneissl.

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Minister Alfano firmly condemns the new launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen towards the territory of Saudi Arabia

Minister Alfano firmly condemns the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen towards Riyadh, in the territory of Saudi Arabia. “The action of Houthi rebels constitutes a threat to peace and stability in the region and worsens the prospects of a negotiated and inclusive solution to the crisis that has been assailing Yemen for the […]

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PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE MOVED FORWARD – Press conference with Minister Alfano and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias (Villa Madama, 20 December 2017)

On Wednesday, 20 December 2017, at 12.30 p.m., the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano will meet the Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias at Villa Madama.   There will be a joint press conference after their meeting ends at about 1.30 p.m. Journalists, photographers and TV crews who wish to attend the […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 19 December: Latest global news

Turkey: single help-desk for international investors opened in Istanbul A new help-desk for international investors has been opened in the premises of the Istanbul office of the Development Agency. The announcement was made by the Turkish Minister of Development, Lütfi Elvan, who explained that the office will be dedicated to streamlining and speeding up bureaucratic […]

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International Conference: “Inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue in promoting peace: 800 years of the Franciscans’ presence in the Holy Land” (Farnesina, 21 December 2017)

  On Thursday, 21 December at 4 p.m., the Farnesina will host the international conference “Inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue in promoting peace: 800 years of the Franciscans’ presence in the Holy Land” with the participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. The event, which aims to highlight the key role […]

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The Turandot and Marco Polo programmes

The number of Chinese students taking part in the Marco Polo and Turandot programmes has doubled since 2009, increasing from 1,099 to 2,178, as was illustrated at the Conference held at the Farnesina on 15 December. The two government programmes were established to boost scientific cooperation between Italy and Asia, and increase the number of Chinese […]

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