6th International Day for Women and Girls in Science
The Foreign Ministry celebrates the 6th International Day for Women and Girls in Science with the words pronounced at the Conference of Science Attachés of 2020 by the Italian scientists Barbara Gallavotti, Ilaria Capua and Alessandra Fanciulli, at the forefront of scientific cooperation and research in Italy and worldwide.
Read moreNote by Minister Di Maio on the Day of Remembrance
“We all have the duty to remember to prevent the repetition of the horrors of the past. The commemoration of the many Italians, thousands of them, mostly civilians, who were barbarously murdered in the foibe caves, interned or forced to flee from Istria, Quarnaro and Dalmatia, is a moral imperative that no one can disregard, […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 9 February: breaking news from around the world
Sparkle selected by the European Global Navigation Satellite System Agency (GSA) to provide secure corporate voice solutions Sparkle has been selected by the European Global Navigation Satellite System Agency (GSA) for the provision of voice services to its offices in France, the Netherlands and Spain. GSA is the agency of the European Union responsible for […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 27 January: breaking news from around the world
NORWAY – ITALY’S NOVAMONT (BIOPLASTICS) ACQUIRES THE NORWEGIAN BIOBAG Novamont SpA, a world leader in producing bioplastics and developing by-products by means of chemical, environmental, and agricultural integration, has announced the acquisition of the BioBag Group, a leading Norwegian Company in low impact solutions for the packaging sectors, and for separate collection of biowaste. This […]
Read moreForeign Minister Di Maio’s letter for the celebrations of the Day of Remembrance
Seventy-six years ago, on January 27, 1945, the gates of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and death camps were opened. On this symbolic date, on which the most abject of the tragedies of history gave way to the spark of hope, we keep the memory of the Shoah alive, joining the Jewish communities in Italy and around […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio in Brussels for the GAC
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio is in Brussels today for the Foreign Affairs Council.
Read moreMinister Di Maio’s talk with his German counterpart Heiko Maas
On January 22, 2021, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio had a telephone conversation with his German counterpart Heiko Maas. The topics on the agenda included the preparation of the GAC of January 25 and EU-Turkey relations.
Read moreLetter by Minister Luigi Di Maio “From exports to politics: insightful projects reap rewards” (Il Sole 24 Ore)
Dear Editor, These are very difficult times indeed. The current crisis can have serious repercussions on our economy and right now we are striving to offer an opportunity for cohesion around an insightful and transparent political project. Our citizens, households, the most fragile in society and, above all, our business sector are asking us to […]
Read moreMinister Luigi Di Maio takes part in the Question Time session of the Chamber of Deputies
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, responds to questions on the initiatives undertaken at the international and European level in favour of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and for respecting human rights and the rule of law in Russia.
Read moreMinister Di Maio visits Kosovo
On December 30 last, Minister Di Maio travelled to Kosovo to meet with Italian military personnel engaged in NATO’s KFOR mission. Active since June 1999 under UN Security Council Resolution 1244, KFOR ensures freedom of movement and a stable security environment to the benefit of the Kosovar population. The Italian contingent (with 512 military units) […]
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