Vancouver Conference. Alfano: “Italy will be present”

“Italy will attend the Vancouver Conference on the Korean Peninsula on 16 January to favour the efforts of the international community to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis,” said Minister Alfano today. “The recent resolutions unanimously adopted by the Security Council have confirmed the broad cohesion and consensus on the goal of complete, verifiable […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – 3rd Session of the Italy-Croatia Committee of Ministers: Signing of Joint Declaration and Press Conference

On 18 January, the Farnesina will host the 3rd Session of the Italy-Croatia Committee of Ministers, co-chaired by the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, and by the Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Marija Pejčinović Burić. At the end of the meeting, which will end at approximately 12:30 p.m., there will be […]

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Anti-Semitism Conference

“The Arch of Titus and the Menorah, the seven-branched lamp, are the stylised elements that make up the logo of the Conference of Anti-Semitism. Italy, currently holding the OSCE Chairmanship, will organise the event in Rome on 29 January. It is meant to highlight the importance given to the fight against racism, intolerance and discrimination, […]

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Italian Economic ​Diplomacy 15 January: Breaking news from the world

China: Eni-Sinopec agree to build a refining plant with EST technology Eni has announced the sale of a licence and a project to build a refining plant, using “ENI Slurry Technology”, to Chinese petrochemical company Sinopec. The plant, for the conversion of high quality product residue, will be built at the Sinopec refinery compound in Maoming, in […]

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Export: design and wine allied in China.

The symbol of Made in Italy at the next Design Shanghai (14-17 March 2018), the major show in Asia dedicated to design, will be a 300 sqm home designed by Veronafiere. It is a collectively designed home curated by architect Mauro Felice, which will feature the major Italian brands in the design sector – from […]

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Jazz concert by Luca Ciarla and Enrico Zanisi in Jakarta

As their first event of the year, the Italian Embassy and Cultural Institute in Jakarta will present a jazz concert by Luca Ciarla (violin) and Enrico Zanisi (piano). Before the performance, the Ciarla-Zanisi duo will hold a musical workshop on the creative approach to their musical compositions. The Workshop will be attended by the students […]

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Minister Alfano in Parliament

Minister Alfano and Defence Minister Pinotti will take part today, at 3 p.m., in a joint session of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies, on progress in international missions authorised last year and extended throughout 2018, as well as missions to take place this year.

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Italian Economic ​Diplomacy, 12 January: Breaking news from the world

Attracting new talent from strategic foreign countries has become an increasingly important asset for promoting corporate growth on foreign markets. This is the mission of the Invest Your Talent in Italy programme, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, ICE – the Italian Trade and Investment Agency for the promotion and internationalisation of […]

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The week from 8 to14 January 2018

First engagement as the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and his thanks to the Embassy in Tripoli The week featured Angelino Alfano’s first engagement as OSCE Chairperson-in-Office at the Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Prior to this engagement, on Wednesday, the Foreign Minister made a point of thanking Ambassador Giuseppe Perrone and all the civilian and military personnel […]

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Press accreditation notice – Press Point by Minister Alfano and Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissel (Farnesina, 16 January 2018)

On Tuesday, 16 January, at 4:00 p.m., the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will meet at the Farnesina the Austrian Foreign Minister, Karin Kneissl.  A joint press conference is scheduled at the end of the meeting. Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in following the press point are requested to apply […]

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Alfano: Italy is a real superpower of culture and beauty

“I am happy that Rai public service TV dedicated its attention to the wealth of Italy’s cultural heritage that is included in the list of the UNESCO sites, with a programme of excellent quality and great impact for the image of our Country. The programme highlights the qualities that we are acknowledged to have by […]

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Minister Alfano’s address to the OSCE Permanent Council

(Check against delivery) Mister Secretary General, Ladies and Gentlemen, Permanent Representatives, I am very pleased to address the OSCE Permanent Council today to present the programme of the Italian Chairmanship in 2018. I wish to convey my gratitude to the Austrian Chairmanship – Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and my colleague Karin Kneissl –  for the excellent […]

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