Minister Di Maio’s mission to Doha
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio’s two-day visit to Doha, Qatar, begins today. Minister Di Maio is expected in Doha today to meet his counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, in the afternoon. Together they will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Dialogue. Tomorrow, 21 December, the Minister of Foreign […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 15 January: breaking news from around the world
SWITZERLAND – Angelini Pharma acquires Swiss company Arvelle Therapeutics. Italian company Angelini Pharma, part of Angelini Group, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Swiss pharmaceutical company Arvelle Therapeutics, responsible for the development and marketing in Europe of the new anti-seizure drug cenobamate. The agreement is worth over 950 million euros and, as emphasised […]
Read moreMinister Luigi Di Maio participated in the round table on the transition to clean energy “COP26 Clean Power Transition Virtual Roundtable”
On 11 January 2021 the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, participated in the round table on the transition to clean energy “COP26 Clean Power Transition Virtual Roundtable”.
Read moreMeeting between Minister Luigi Di Maio and the Secretary of State of the Republic of San Marino Luca Beccari
On 11 January 2021 the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, met with the Secretary of State of the Republic of San Marino Luca Beccari at the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Among the topics on the agenda, bilateral relations and cooperation in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Read moreTelephone talks between Minister Di Maio and the Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar
On 11 January 2021 the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, held telephone talks with the Afghan Foreign Minister, Mohammed Haneef Atmar. The talks focused on the intra-Afghan negotiations of Doha and the Italian contribution to support peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Read moreMinister Luigi Di Maio’s mission to Jordan and Saudi Arabia
Minister Luigi Di Maio has just concluded a two-day mission to Jordan and Saudi Arabia. In Jordan, the Minister had meetings with Prime Minister Al Khasawneh, his counterpart Ayman Safadi, the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply. The visit has proved an opportunity to strengthen bilateral cooperation […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 07 January: breaking news from around the world
UAE: ENI ANNOUNCES START OF GAS PRODUCTION AT MAHANI FIELD IN SHARJAH After the recent awarding of the exploration rights for Exploration Block 3, located offshore to the north-west of Abu Dhabi, ENI group announced the start of gas production (in partnership with SNOC – Sharjah National Oil Corporation) at the Mahani field in one […]
Read more7 January – National Flag Day
Today, Italy and the diplomatic consular network celebrate the National Flag Day, being the 224th anniversary of the first Tricolour Flag. Following is the Declaration of the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella: “Today marks the 224th anniversary of the National Flag Day, the patriotic symbol that is dearest to all Italians. During these long […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 4 January: breaking news from around the world
POLAND – FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES ANNOUNCES HUGE INVESTMENT AT TYCHY PLANT Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced that it will start rolling out Jeep, Fiat and Alfa Romeo electric cars from its Tychy plant in Poland. An initial investment of 170 million euros has already been planned although the final value of the investment, including […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio visits the NATO KFOR Headquarters
During his visit to Pristina, Minister Di Maio also visited the NATO KFOR Headquarters with the Mission Commander General Franco Federici. During the visit Mr. Di Maio reaffirmed Italy’s full support to the KFOR Mission, which remains a lynchpin of stability and security in Kosovo and the entire Balkan region.
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