Risk Prevention Week in overseas visa offices

Italy’s 165 overseas visa offices play a key role in ensuring the security and economic growth of the country. They have three main goals: combining solidarity and security, streamlining legitimate visa applications and conveying a sense of professionalism and consideration.Overseas visa offices represent a crucial area which involves many risks which are magnified by the […]

Read more

Italian Business Integrity Day

The first edition of the Italian Business Integrity Day (IBID), an innovative initiative launched by the Anti-Corruption Coordination office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), in conjunction with Transparency International Italia and some of the major Italian companies operating abroad – e.g. Acciai Speciali Terni, Luxottica and TIM – will take […]

Read more

Second edition of the Prometeia report

Economic diplomacy accounts for 1.4% of GDP Economic diplomacy is not just second rate diplomacy, but is essential for the economic development of the country and directly and indirectly accounts for 1.4% of Italian GDP. This is the picture that emerges from the report by the consultancy firm Prometeia on the economic impact of tenders […]

Read more

Japan – Sicilia Fusion Japan

Sicilia Fusion aims to make the beauty and resources of Sicily known internationally. It was put together by Carta Leonardo and Musa International, two small business based in Europe, Asia and Australia, with a flair for international relations, cultural exchange and the promotion of all aspects of Italy. The project will focus on Japan for […]

Read more

Sudan – An intercultural communication manual is developed between Italians and Sudanese

An intercultural communication manual between Italians and Sudanese has been set up which is aimed at business people, tourists, NGOs and members of public institutions. It was developed from a study by the Italian embassy in Sudan, and set up in association with the Ca’ Foscari University in Venice. The result will be published online following months […]

Read more

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – “Risk evaluation and adoption of countermeasures: the case of the sectors at high risk of corruption for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation” event (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, 12 December 2017)

On Tuesday, 12 December, between 11.00 a.m. and 12.30 p.m., the “Risk evaluation and adoption of countermeasures: the case of the sectors at high risk of corruption for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation” event will be held to celebrate International Anti-Corruption Day at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Opening remarks will be made by Renato […]

Read more

Alfano: “Reputation strengthens competitiveness” (Il Sole 24 Ore)

Tackling crime and corruption is a critical challenge for public institutions and private companies to broaden the international competitiveness of Italy and combat the negative perceptions that affect market confidence, discourage investment and weaken public confidence in public institutions. I have been working on this issue for many years, ever since my first ministerial appointment […]

Read more

Alfano: “Italy is in the forefront in protecting human rights throughout the world”

“The U.N. 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda is an essential reference point for us to build societies that are more free, just and inclusive, and really democratic, where human rights and fundamental freedoms are recognised and guaranteed for everyone.” The Minister went on: “In this regard Italy has shown determination and commitment, by adopting since the […]

Read more

Comunicato stampa Ministeriale OSCE

VIENNA, 8 December 2017 – The OSCE’s 57 participating States made a number of decisions at the close of the 24th Ministerial Council in Vienna today. In addition, the Foreign Ministers of Germany, Austria, Italy and Slovakia, representing the previous, current and incoming Chairmanships of the OSCE, issued a statement highlighting their concern for developments […]

Read more

​Alfano: “Deep sorrow for the killing of 14 U.N. peacekeepers”

“I wish to expresses my deep sorrow for the killing of 14 U.N. peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I condemn this heinous attack unequivocally. We stand close to the families of the victims and wish the wounded a speedy recovery. Italy honours the dedication and commitment shown by the U.N. peacekeepers to […]

Read more

Alfano: “We are satisfied with the statement by the UN Security Council on the conditions of migrants in Libya

“We are satisfied with the statement on the conditions of migrants in Libya that was approved today by the United Nations Security Council. It is the tangible result of the briefing on the same matter delivered to the UNSC last 28 November, organised by Italy while holding the rotating presidency,” said the Minister of Foreign […]

Read more

Alfano meets the Acting President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, George Tsereteli

“I am pleased to meet you today, just a few days ahead of the beginning of the Italian Presidency of the OSCE. We greatly appreciate the commitment shown by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly to promote the founding values of the Organisation and an interparliamentary dialogue between its 57 member states,” said the Minister of Foreign […]

Read more