Mr Di Stefano, conversation with Georgia Deputy Minister
Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano has had an interview with his Georgian counterpart Vakhtang Makharoblishvili who expressed his closeness to Italy and expressed his condolences for the Italian Covid-19 victims. Among the main issues addressed were the impact of Covid-19 on the economy, the state of bilateral cooperation, relations with the EU and NATO, with confirmation […]
Read moreItaly celebrates the role of women on the United Nations International Day of Peacekeepers
Italy reaffirms its commitment within the United Nations for international peace and security on the occasion of the 18th International Day of the United Nations Peacekeepers. Established in 2003, the day pays tribute to the dedication and spirit of sacrifice of the personnel involved in UN peace missions. This year the International Day of Peacekeepers […]
Read moreDi Stefano opens the Council of Assocamerestero
Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano opened today, by videoconference, the General Council of Assocamerestero. “My presence here today, as well as at the last two world conventions in Turin and Treviso,” said the Undersecretary, “confirms the attention we pay to the activities of the Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad and our appreciation for the work you […]
Read moreAgrifood: Undersecretary Di Stefano opens the Annual Assembly of Origin Italia
Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano opened today by videoconference the annual members’ meeting of Origin Italia, the Association of Consortia for Geographical Indications. As Di Stefano pointed out, Italy has for years been first in terms of the number of products with geographical indications recognised by the European Union: over 800 wines and food products. “Unfortunately, […]
Read moreConversation between Under-Secretary Scalfarotto and Hungarian Secretary of State János Bóka on the Istanbul Convention and the new rules on transgender people
A telephone conversation today between the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Ivan Scalfarotto, and the Hungarian Secretary of State for European and International Cooperation in Justice Affairs, János Bóka, during which the Secretary of State asked his colleague for more information about two recent decisions of the Hungarian Parliament that have raised debate and […]
Read moreA Memorandum of Understanding is signed between FAO and CRI
A Memorandum of Understanding between FAO and the Italian Red Cross was signed today, at a virtual signing ceremony, for the implementation of the preventive measures of the UN system in Italy, during phase 2 of the Covid-19 emergency. The CRI will provide the UN system in Italy with technical assistance to strengthen the necessary […]
Read moreMr Di Stefano, interview with Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Asadov
As part of a series of telephone contacts with his Central Asian counterparts, today Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano had a telephone conversation with Uzbek Deputy Foreign Minister Sherzod Asadov. At the centre of the conversation the topics of international cooperation to counter COVID-19, with particular reference to the ongoing trials to find a vaccine that, […]
Read moreMr Scalfarotto, meeting with the Ambassadors in the Countries of Central-Eastern Europe
In the context of regular contact with the Italian Embassies in European countries, this afternoon Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto chaired a meeting with the Italian Ambassadors accredited in Central and Eastern European countries, an area which, particularly during COVID emergency, proved to be of strategic importance for our country.“This discussion” – the Undersecretary observed – “takes […]
Read moreAnnouncement of the Small Group Ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition against Daesh (June 4, 2020)
On June 4, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio will co-chair a virtual meeting of the 32 members of the Small Group of the Global Coalition against Daesh with US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. The videoconference will allow to assess the progress of Coalition activities and to update the […]
Read moreMs Del Re, conference with Venezuelan donors
Vice Minister Emanuela Del Re participated on behalf of Italy in the international donors’ Conference of in solidarity with Venezuelan refugees and migrants, that was held today virtually. “Being as well a host country for refugees fleeing hunger, war and persecution, Italy supports the efforts of Latin American countries that have taken in millions of […]
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