UNGA75 – Italy supports the 2030Agenda
Italy supports the 2030Agenda, an ambitious plan to eradicate poverty and promote prosperity, social development and environmental protection. The achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Objectives) in the world is at the heart of Italian development cooperation. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for updates on the General Assembly
Read moreUNGA75 – Women, Peace and Security
This year we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Conference and the 20th anniversary of the adoption of #UNSCR1325 “Women, Peace and Security”. Italy continues its commitment to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. Italy is at the forefront in the fight against all forms of gender-based violence, including female genital mutilation and early […]
Read moreUNGA75 – The Italian commitment in peacekeeping
The Blue Helmets of the Italian contingent in the UNIFIL mission support the population of southern Lebanon in the fight against COVID19 Italy is the 1st contributor of troops to the United Nations Peacekeeping operations between Western countries and the 7th contributor to the peacekeeping missions’ budget. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for […]
Read moreUNGA75 – The Seats of the United Nations in Italy
Italy hosts some important UN headquarters, such as the UN Global Service Centre and the UNHRD in Brindisi, visited by Secretary General Antonio Guterres last December on the 25th anniversary of the Base. Rome hosts three UN Agencies that contitute the agro-food hub of the UN: FAO, IFAD and WFP Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, […]
Read moreThe role of Italy in the United Nations
Since joining the UN in 1955, Italy has contributed to the achievement of the objectives of the UN Charter, from the maintenance of international peace and security, to the promotion and defence of human rights and sustainable development.
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 16th September: latest news from the world
ISRAEL – Italian-Israeli Industrial Announcement Within the framework of the Industrial, Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement between Italy and Israel, the General Directorate for the Promotion of the Country System of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Israeli Innovation Authority have published a call for proposals for collect and […]
Read moreThe 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly gets underway
The 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly opens today. In a week’s time, world leaders will meet – for the first time virtually – to discuss the most important current international issues, starting with the COVID19 emergency. Follow us on the MAECI social channels and on the website for updates and insights.
Read moreTelephone conversation between Minister Luigi Di Maio and Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, today had a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
Read moreMinister Di Maio participates by videoconference in VicenzaOro
Minister Di Maio participates by videoconference in VicenzaOro.
Read moreMeeting of Minister Di Maio with Commissioner Várhelyi
Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio met today at the Foreign Ministry with the EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi. The meeting provided an opportunity to continue the common path started with the joint visit to Tunisia last 17th August. In this regard, Minister Di Maio and Commissioner Várhelyi expressed satisfaction at the formation of […]
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