Telephone conversation between Undersecretary Di Stefano and the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan
A telephone conversation took place today between Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano and the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Muzaffar Huseynzoda. The topics discussed included Covid-19 and its social and economic repercussions; bilateral relations and the Italian role in Central Asia, also with the first Italy-Central Asia Conference held in Rome last December; mutual […]
Read moreItaly re-elected to the Steering Committee of the Open Government Partnership: international commitment to transparency, legality and the fight against corruption confirmed
Italy was once again elected to the Executive Committee of the Open Government Partnership, being the most voted candidate and winning the seat for Europe. The second consecutive term of office of our country will start from October 2020 and will last three years. The Open Government Partnership is a multilateral initiative launched in 2011. […]
Read moreConversation between Di Stefano and the Philippine Minister
Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano had today a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, Teodoro Lopez Locsin jr. The conversation is part of a cycle of contacts with counterparts in Southeast Asian countries to relaunch relations and encourage a rapid recovery after the CoVid crisis. The conversation was […]
Read moreMr 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, […]
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