EMA – EU Commission assessmentson Milan bid

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) on Monday morning welcomed the publication of the European Commission’s “assessment” of Milan’s fulfilment of the objective criteria set last June to host the European Medicines Agency (EMA).“The document published today in Brussels confirms the strength of our bid and Milan’s high quality offer,” said Minister […]

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Italy welcomes Colombian government and ELN ceasefire

“Italy – with Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland – welcomes the enforcement today, 1 October, of the bilateral temporary ceasefire agreement between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN). The five countries, members of the “Group of Countries for the Support, Accompaniment and Cooperation of the Negotiating Table” in Quito (GPAAC) congratulate […]

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​Press Accreditation Notice – Press Point with Minister Alfano and Libyan Deputy Premier Maiting (Farnesina, 2 October 2017)

On Monday, 2 October at 10:00 a.m. the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, meets Libyan Deputy Premier Ahmed Maitig.At the end of the meeting there will be a joint press point.Journalists, photographers and TV crews are  requested to apply for accreditation in one of the following ways:   –    by  filling in […]

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​Press Accreditation Notice – Press Conference of Minister Alfano on the programmes approved by the Joint Development Cooperation Committee (Farnesina, 2 October 2017)

On Monday 2 October at 12:00 pm, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, holds a press conference at the Sala de Grenet at the Farnesina on programmes and initiatives recently approved by the Joint Development Cooperation Committee for more than 60 million euros. “Among the recipients  of the programmes and initiatives […]

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The Farnesina’s contribution to the country’s economic recovery accounts for one percent of the GDP

In these years we have experienced an economic crisis that has lasted longer than the two World Wars of the past century. Finally today, Italy has started growing again. The change of pace is confirmed by the data: according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Italy’s GDP is expected to increase by […]

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​Ministry approves programmes for over 60 million euros

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, chaired the Joint Development Cooperation Committee today.”Among the recipients of the programmes and initiatives that were approved this afternoon,” said the Minister when opening the session, “there are Countries that play a key role in managing migration flows, such as Tunisia, Libya and Sudan.””With respect […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 29 September: latest news from the world

Saudi Arabia: Call for tenders to be held shortly for Landbridge and other railway projects   The Saudi railway authority announced that it would launch a call for tenders between the end of 2017 and the beginning of 2018 to construct a railway line connecting the west to the east coast, passing through the capital […]

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Mission of Minister Alfano in Libya

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is in Tripoli on a diplomatic mission. Following this morning’s meetings with the President of the Libyan Presidential Council, Fayez Al Serraj, and the Deputy Prime Minister, Ahmed Maitig, Minister Alfano held talks with the Chairman of the Libyan High Council of State, Abdulrahmann Swehli. […]

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Minister Alfano meets Libyan Deputy Premier Maitig

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, met the Libyan Deputy Premier, Ahmed Maitig, in Tripoli. The two Ministers confirmed they share a common vision for the development of Libya and are  determined to follow up the Italo-Libyan Economic Forum, that Alfano and Maitig co-chaired in  Agrigento last July. “We are aware […]

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​Mirko Basaldella’s “La Grande Madre” returns to the Farnesina

Mirko Basaldella’s sculpture entitled “La Grande Madre” returns to the “Farnesina Collection”, a collection of contemporary art works that is open to the public at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Basaldella’s work of art from 1957 draws inspiration from the profound bond between man and nature. It was on loan to the […]

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New development prospects for Meridiana following investment by Qatar Airways

The acquisition by Qatar Airways of 49% of Meridiana signals a turning point for the future of the company and Italian air transport, further enhancing the value of the nation’s tourist heritage, especially in Southern Italy. The deal contributes to strengthening the financial partnership between Italy and Qatar, which has resulted in increased investment by Qatari companies in […]

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Italy takes part in the UN Youth Delegate Programme

Italy will take part in the UN Youth Delegate Programme (UNYDP) this year, sending two young Italians to work with the Third Committee of the General Assembly, which is mandated to tackle questions on human rights. The programme – with delegates from 38 countries – will include young people in the work of national diplomatic […]

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