Afghanistan; Sereni chairs Coordination Panel
Deputy Minister Marina Sereni chaired the fifth meeting of the Coordination Panel on Afghanistan with representatives of civil society organisations, local authorities and the other administrations involved. The discussion focused on examining the humanitarian situation and identifying priorities with a view towards programming the allocation of resources for 2022 and reviewing progress on the reception […]
Read moreSport and diplomacy: the MAECI and the FIS present at the CONI “La Bellezza in un gesto”, an innovative integrated promotion format
Today, 28 July, at 6 PM, the Hall of Honour of CONI – the Italian National Olympic Committee – will host the event to launch the “La bellezza in un gesto” (“Beauty in an Act”) Project. The initiative is launched under an agreement between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the […]
Read moreOn Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July the Directors of the network of Italian Cultural Institutes will be meeting at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples
On Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July the Conference of the Directors of the Italian Cultural Institutes will be taking place at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples. The Conference provides an opportunity for dialogue on the promotion of Italian culture throughout the world, with debates, seminars and working groups. The event has a […]
Read moreStrong condemnation of the capital executions carried out in Myanmar
Italy strongly condemns the capital executions carried out in Myanmar, on the basis of anti-terrorism laws which deny respect for fundamental rights and contradict the most basic legal and judiciary guaranties, and despite the repeated calls of the international community and of Italy. We express our deepest sympathy for the bereaved families; stand by the […]
Read moreFarnesina and Interior Ministry working on new humanitarian corridors for some 300 Afghan citizens
Approximately 300 Afghans are on their way to Rome from Iran and Pakistan thanks to the new humanitarian corridors. The first 9 beneficiaries landed at Fiumicino Airport this morning on a scheduled flight from Tehran. A second, more consistent group of more than 200 beneficiaries will arrive at Fiumicino on a special flight from Islamabad […]
Read moreMinistro Di Maio a Nola per l’evento “Il Patto per l’Export al servizio dei territori: la sfida dell’internazionalizzazione nei nuovi scenari di crisi”
Si è svolto il 22 luglio preso il CIS – Interporto di Nola l’evento “Il Patto per l’Export al servizio dei territori: la sfida dell’internazionalizzazione nei nuovi scenari di crisi”, a cui ha partecipato il Ministro Di Maio. L’iniziativa, organizzata in collaborazione con il Nola Business Park CIS-Interporto Campano, ha presentato alle aziende del territorio […]
Read moreDevelopment Cooperation: Deputy Minister Sereni chairs Joint Committee meeting
Deputy Minister Marina Sereni chaired the fifth annual meeting of the Joint Development Cooperation Committee, in which the Director General for Development Cooperation, Fabio Cassese, and the Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Luca Maestripieri, also took part. Representatives of other public sector organisations with competence for the issues discussed also attended. During […]
Read moreSereni on humanitarian mine clearance operations: we confirm the contribution and express concern for the use of landmines in various conflicts
“The Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, continues to attribute great importance to humanitarian actions to combat anti-personnel landmines,” said the Deputy Foreign Minister, Marina Sereni, in her opening remarks at the 25th Meeting of the CNAUMA, the National Committee for Humanitarian Mine Action, which groups together several civil society organizations […]
Read moreItaly expresses its condolences on the passing of British citizen Paul Urey
Minister Di Maio expressed to his British counterpart Liz Truss his feelings of deep sympathy for the death of British citizen Paul Urey, who died while detained in Ukraine in an area under Russian control, during the unjustified Russian aggression to Ukraine. Italy supports UK’s request that the Russian Federation provides all necessary assistance in […]
Read moreEvent on the Mediterranean Diet as an Instrument of Diplomacy held at the Reggia di Caserta with Minister Di Maio and FAO Director General, Qu Dongyu
Friday 15 July – An event on the “Mediterranean Diet as an Instrument of Diplomacy” was held today in the Palatine Chapel of the Royal Palace of Caserta. The event was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute/CIHEAM Bari and the Municipality of Caserta. It […]
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