The Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrates the Feast of the Italian Republic
Speech by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella Hymn of the Accademia Chigiana The national anthem in a single voice. The initiative involves 108 musicians gathered by the Accademia Chigiana of Siena, the historical reality of Italian musical excellence, for a special remote performance of our national anthem, the “Canto degli italiani” […]
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ITALIAN JOINT VENTURE FORMED BY RIZZANI DE ECCHER AND PESSINA WINS CONTRACT FOR THE NEW GENERAL HOSPITAL OF BISPEBJERG The joint venture formed by Rizzani De Eccher company, based in Friuli region, and Pessina company, based in Lombardy region, won the design and construction contract worth DKK 1.66 billion (approximately €220 million) for the extension […]
Read moreThe OECD’s Peer Review on Italian development cooperation is online
The OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) regularly reviews the development cooperation efforts of individual DAC member countries. The policies and programmes of each member country are critically reviewed about every five to six years. Five member countries are reviewed annually. The OECD Directorate for Development Cooperation provides analytical support, develops and maintains, in close consultation […]
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TUNISIA – Ansaldo Energia completes a 600 MW gas turbine power plant in Mornaguia, ahead of schedule. Ansaldo Energia has successfully completed the final stages of construction and commissioning of the Mornaguia gas-fired power plant in Tunisia ahead of schedule, to the great satisfaction of the Tunisian Government and client STEG for the company’s commitment, […]
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BRAZIL- Sparkle expands coverage in Brazil with a new Point of Presence in Salvador Sparkle announces expansion of coverage in Brazil with a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Salvador. The Salvador PoP adds to Sparkle’s current ten Points of Presence in the country, distributed between Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro and Fortaleza, further strengthening […]
Read moreTelephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg
Minister Di Maio had a telephone conversation with his Austrian counterpart, Alexander Schallenberg. At the centre of the talks, tourism flows in the EU: Italy and Austria will continue to work to re-establish the free movement of people in Europe as soon as possible.
Read moreExport Authorization – Personal Protective Equipment: Upgrade
Please note that in accordance with (EU) Regulation No. 568/2020 the system of authorisation for the export of personal protective equipment (PPE) to countries outside the EU ended on 25.5.2020. Therefore, as of May 26th, no authorization will be required anymore by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (and, in particular, by the X […]
Read moreOpen Skies Treaty, Joint Statement (Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden)
We regret the announcement by the US Government of its intention to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty, although we share their concerns about implementation of the Treaty clauses by Russia. The Open Skies Treaty is a crucial element of the confidence-building framework that was created over the past decades in order to improve transparency […]
Read moreTelephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo
On 21 May 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with the U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. The conversation focused on the situation in Libya and the Covid-19 emergency.
Read moreTelephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeppe Kofod
On 19 May 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeppe Kofod.
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