Russian Federation – Russian tourists introduced to “Italy minor”
With the goal of encouraging tourism in what could be called “Italy minor”, consisting of lesser known attractions than those of the classic tourist routes, the Mirabilia project was introduced at the Italian embassy today in Moscow: a network of nine cities that are home to Unesco sites –Brindisi, Genoa, L’Aquila, La Spezia, Matera, Perugia, […]
Read moreItaly–Mozambique – Jazz Festival to celebrate peace agreements
Celebrating the peace agreements to the sounds of jazz, at an initiative organised by the Italian Embassy in Mozambique to mark the anniversary of the accord signed in Rome in 1992 that ended the civil war in the country. Now in its 9th year, the Italy-Mozambique Jazz Festival is an eagerly anticipated event in Maputo’s […]
Read moreBrasilia – “Renaissance Masters” on display
The exhibition “Mestres do Renascimento” (Renaissance Masters) opens in Brasilia today, 11 October 2013, and will run until late January 2014. The show is the largest featuring the Renaissance ever to be held in Latin America. As Italian Ambassador Raffaele Trombetta commented, “the exhibition underscores the excellent state of Italian-Brazilian relations, where we are advancing […]
Read moreEuropean Union – Dassù in Trieste: macro-region part of EU strategy
“The macro-region is a precise European Union strategy. A strategy that perhaps has not been all that evident until now”. The point was made by Deputy Minister Marta Dassù, speaking at a conference on Macro-Regions organised by the Minister for Territorial Cohesion, Carlo Triglia, and the President of Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, Debora Serracchiani. “When […]
Read moreEconomic Diplomacy/Sole 24 Ore – China: Pro Ship to build new shipyard for KingKey
China: Pro Ship to build new shipyard for KingKey China’s KingKey Group has awarded the Italian Pro Ship the contract to design and build a shipyard and small marina in the Fang Cheng region, about 150 km south of Nanning. The yard will build yachts for the Asian market, with an investment of 500 million […]
Read moreItaly – USA – Art conservation showcased in Washington and New York
The Accademia dei Lincei and America’s National Academy of Sciences have taken part in a symposium on the “Science and Innovation for the Study and Conservation of Works of Art”. The event was organised in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Washington and the Italian Cultural Institute in New York, as part of the Year […]
Read morePeru – Under-Secretary Giro on visit to discuss wide range of issues
The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mario Giro, has embarked on a visit to Peru that will cover a wide range of issues. He will have meetings with the President of Peru, Ollanta Humala, and with the ministers of Culture, Production, and Foreign Trade. The Under-Secretary will also be addressing the Congress, and will visit the […]
Read moreItaly-Japan – Valensise in Tokyo. Abe to visit Rome, possibly in January 2014
Japan “is looking with great interest at the planned visit to Italy by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Prime Minister Enrico Letta’s invitation, early next year”. The visit could take place as early as January 2014, announced the Secretary General of the Farnesina, Michele Valensise, who also mentioned a possible mission to Tokyo by Foreign […]
Read moreEconomic Diplomacy/Sole 24 Ore – USA: meeting in Washington for foreign investors
The United States Department of Commerce has organised the first “Investment Summit”, which will take place at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington from 31 October to 1 November 2013. The event is being promoted by the Department of Commerce and SelectUSA, the body whose task is to promote foreign investment. It will provide […]
Read moreItaly-Iraq – Pistelli in Baghdad: our Government has a keen interest in the new Iraq
“Italy confirms its commitment to support Iraq”. The point was underscored by Deputy Minister Lapo Pistelli to his Iraqi hosts during a visit to Baghdad on 9 and 10 October 2013. Continuing the democratisation process During his visit, the Deputy Minister met Deputy Prime Minister Mutlaq, Deputy Prime Minister Shahristani, Foreign Minister Zebari and the […]
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