6 February: International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
On the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, Italy has reasserted its strong commitment to combating any form of violence against women and girls. This is a priority action of our current mandate in the UN Human Rights Council (2019- 2021). According to the figures contained in the very […]
Read moreDi Stefano attends the ITASEC20 forum on cybersecurity
In Ancona, today, the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Manlio Di Stefano, spoke at the ITASEC20 forum, an important national and European event dedicated to cybersecurity, attended by companies operating in the sector and representatives of the institutions involved. “Cybersecurity has become a key aspect of international relations, precisely because of its growing impact on the […]
Read moreMs Sereni meets the members of the Italian Archaeological Mission in Near Eastern
This morning, at the Farnesina, Deputy Minister Marina Sereni met the members of the Italian Archaeological Mission in Near Eastern of La Sapienza University of Rome. This Mission is led by Professor Paolo Matthiae, who, since 1964, has been leading the excavation that brought to light the remains of the ancient city of Ebla, Syria. […]
Read moreTextile industry: Scalfarotto at the inauguration of Milano Unica
Today, the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Ivan Scalfarotto, attended the inauguration of Milano Unica, with the President of ICE-Agenzia, Carlo Ferro. This is a key event for the textiles and accessories sector, attended every year by over 400 exhibitors, about 20% of which from abroad. “Fashion is one of the pillars of the Italian economy […]
Read moreMs. Sereni attends High-Level OSCE Conference on Combating Anti-Semitism
This morning, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Marina Sereni, attended the High-level OSCE Conference on Combating Anti-Semitism, organised by the Albanian Chairmanship, thus furthering the path opened by the Italian Chairmanship of the OSCE in 2018. During her address, the Deputy Minister emphasised that the Italian Government had lately taken two […]
Read moreMeeting of Foreign Minister, Luigi Di Maio, with the Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Italy and Greece met today in Rome to discuss their excellent bilateral relations, migration issues, Libya crisis, recent developments in Eastern Mediterranean and energy related issues. On migration, the Ministers agreed that next months will be crucial for relaunching the EU Asylum System’s reform negotiations, whose goal should be […]
Read moreMeeting of Foreign Minister, Luigi Di Maio, with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa
Today, at the Foreign Ministry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, met the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, who is engaged in a number of institutional events in Italy, including the inauguration of the Embassy of Bahrain in Rome. […]
Read moreMeeting of Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio with the Ambassador in Rome of the People’s Republic of China, Li Junhua
Today, at the Foreign Ministry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, received the Ambassador in Rome of the People’s Republic of China, Li Junhua. During the very cordial meeting, the Chinese Ambassador thanked the Italian Government for the care provided to the Chinese patients affected by the coronavirus. Minister Di […]
Read moreNote from the Italian Ministy of Foreign Affairs – Libya
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, received today at the Foreign Ministry the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Libyan Government of National Accord, Fathi Bashaga. The cordial and structured meeting – which lasted an hour and a half – was an opportunity to confirm the Italian Government’s support for the […]
Read moreCaracas: Undersecretary Merlo signs the deed of incorporation of the “Italian Hospital in Venezuela” Foundation”
Great enthusiasm of the Italian community in Venezuela, gathered at the headquarters of the Centro Italo Venezoelano in Caracas at the ceremony for the signing of the deed of incorporation of the “Italian Hospital in Venezuela” Foundation”. Those in attendance included Undersecretary Ricardo Merlo; Francesco Rocca, President of the International Federation of the Red Cross; […]
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