Di Stefano, telephone conversation with the Vice Minister 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 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 morePeacekeepers Day, Italy celebrates the role of women
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 moreCoronavirus, Italy in support of Kosovo
The Embassy of Italy in Pristina, the AICS Office and the Italian military contingent of the NATO-KFOR mission organised yesterday a ceremony to enhance the Italian initiatives to assist Kosovo in recovering from Coronavirus emergency. The ceremony was attended by the Italian Ambassador to Kosovo, Nicola Orlando, the Commander of the Italian Military Contingent in […]
Read moreDi Stefano opens the General 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 moreDi Stefano opens the Annual General Meeting 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 moreScalfarotto, interview with Secretary of State Bóka
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 moreBratislava: cities and men, Luca Matti’s prophecies
Metropolises that are growing out of all proportion, taking up more and more space, people crushed by obligations and pressures that are often unsustainable. These are recurrent images in Luca Matti’s work, which after this period of forced isolation acquire a particular strength and suggestion. On the initiative of the Italian Cultural Institute and the […]
Read moreCanada, “A dinner for Italy” with starred chef Heinz Beck
A dinner for Italy will take place tonight, the online initiative organised by the Italian Embassy in Ottawa that offers a tribute to Italian culinary culture and to the authentic and unparalleled values of Made in Italy: a virtual bridge to get closer in a time when being together continues to be difficult. The guest […]
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