Italian Economic Diplomacy, 17 November: latest news from the world
SME DAY: THE 8TH DAY DEDICATED TO ITALY’S SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES SME Day – “Industriamoci”, an event that kicked off in 2010, has now come to its 8th edition. It is organised with the member Associations of Confindustria and aims to disseminate information on the production systems of Italian companies. It involves more than […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy, 16 November: latest news from the world
Tunisia: strong Italian presence at the 6th Investment Forum Tunis hosted the 6th Investment Forum, the event organised by the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency representing Tunisia’s major international event on investment. The Forum was attended by 1,200 businesses from over 40 Countries, with a significant representation from Italy with almost 100 business people from different […]
Read moreItaly-China step up their scientific and technological cooperation
Opening remarks at the eighth “Italy-China Science, Technology and Innovation Week” in Beijing were made by the Minister of Education, Universities and Research, Valeria Fedeli and the Chinese Minister of Science and Technology, Wan Gang. The event is held on alternate years in the two countries to foster dialogue on technological innovation and scientific research. […]
Read moreInternational Conference: “Cities of Africa”
An international conference entitled “Cities of Africa” opened today at the Farnesina. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, and the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Vera Songwe, made the opening remarks. African ministers and mayors, researchers, architects and entrepreneurs will meet for an in-depth discussion […]
Read moreUzbekistan – 60 years of ‘Made in Italy’ in Tashkent
The “palazzo pyjamas” designed by Irene Galitzine worn by Claudia Cardinale in the “Pink Panther”, Anita Ekberg’s cassock gown in “La Dolce Vita”, the Prada dress in tulle worn by Cate Blanchett at the Oscars or the green “jungle dress” by Donatella Versace for Jennifer Lopez at the Grammy Awards have something in common: they […]
Read moreMinister Alfano holds a meeting with his Brazilian counterpart
“Brazil is a strategic interlocutor for us. Italy’s confidence in Brazil is demonstrated by the increase in investments in recent years despite the complex economic situation. We believe that the measures adopted and those currently being adopted will help boost Brazil’s role as a global player, and we would certainly like […]
Read moreThe Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, met at the Farnesina with his Slovenian counterpart, Karl Erjavec
“The political dialogue between Italy and Slovenia underscores the capacity of Rome and Ljubljana of sharing the same position on important dossiers, from the migration issue to the European integration process of the Western Balkans,” said Minister Alfano. “Italy is one of Slovenia’s largest trade partners – Minister Alfano recalled – highlighting the extraordinary progress […]
Read moreThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation confirms its support for “humanitarian corridors”
On Tuesday, 7 November, at Palazzo del Viminale, a signing ceremony was held for a new two-year Protocol to open humanitarian corridors from Lebanon and Morocco. This renews the first agreement, signed at the end of 2015, and confirms the continuation of a project which ensures the safe arrival to our country of 1,000 vulnerable […]
Read morePresentation to the press of the second Week of Italian Cuisine in the World
PROGRAM 16:00 Presentation begins Chaired by: Benedetta Rinaldi Promotional agricultural and food video by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) “The Fifth Element” (3’45’’) Official opening – Angelino Alfano, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – Andrea Olivero, Deputy Minister for Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies – Dorina Bianchi, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 09 November: Focus on Brazil
Brazil: over 100 billion euros for energy and infrastructure investment and privatisation programme. There are major opportunities to be had by Italian enterprises in infrastructure projects in Brazil, according to the Minister of Planning, Development and Economic Management, Dyogo Henrique de Oliveira. He was welcomed by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Benedetto Della Vedova, and the Vice President […]
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