Annual Conference of the Italian Cultural Institutes
“Italy’s artistic heritage and cultural tradition are almost unmatched in the world. But also innovation and creativity are distinctive traits of being Italian: these are the grounds on which we must continue working,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation when addressing the directors of the 83 Italian Cultural Institutes in the world, […]
Read moreThe Turandot and Marco Polo programmes
The number of Chinese students taking part in the Marco Polo and Turandot programmes has doubled since 2009, increasing from 1,099 to 2,178, as was illustrated at the Conference held at the Farnesina on 15 December. The two government programmes were established to boost scientific cooperation between Italy and Asia, and increase the number of Chinese […]
Read moreItaly and the Latin American Continent meet at the Farnesina
On 13 December the Farnesina will host the 8th Italy-Latin American and Carribean Conference, which is part of the fiftieth anniversary celebrations of the establishment of the Italy-Latin America Institute (IILA). It represents the most important forum in which to meet and engage in furthering dialogue between Italy and the Latin American Continent. About 200 […]
Read moreItaly and Saudi Arabia meet to discuss economics
Italy and Saudi Arabia meet to discuss economics: the Business Forum and the Rome-Riyadh Joint Economic Committee met today at the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, and of the Undersecretary of State, Vincenzo Amendola. The Business Forum, which opened with remarks by Minister Alfano, aims to present […]
Read moreThe 3rd edition of Rome Med – Mediterranean dialogues kicks off A three-day meeting to build a positive agenda
The 3rd edition of Rome Med, the 3-day event for a positive agenda kicks off today Stabilising crises and working to build a positive agenda for the Mediterranean is at the heart of Rome Med-Mediterranean Dialogues which, for three days (30 November-2 December), will witness 45 heads of State, ministers and leaders of international […]
Read moreIDLO. The Assembly of the Parties 2017 hosted at the Farnesina
Concomitantly to the Assembly of the Parties 2017 of IDLO (International Development Law Organization), the Farnesina hosted the IDLO Partnership Forum “Sustaining peace, sustainable development: the contribution of the rule of law”. The Forum aimed to analyse the ways in which the rule of law and access to justice can favour sustainable development and contribute […]
Read moreRisk Prevention Week in overseas visa offices
The first Risk Prevention Week in overseas visa offices, organised by the Directorate General for Italians Abroad and Immigration Policies (DGIT) and the Inspectorate, will take place from 26 November to 2 December 2017. It is the first structured initiative of this type in the sector in Europe. The Week focuses on preventing the risk […]
Read moreSecond day of the Plenary Assembly of the General Council for Italians Abroad
Minister Alfano opened the Plenary session of the General Council for Italians Abroad with the following statement: “The more than 5.5 million Italians around the world represent a priceless resource for our Country. Our daily commitment must be to support our fellow-Italians in every corner of the Earth to better capitalise on this precious resource.”
Read moreThe Farnesina hosts the Plenary Assembly of the General Council of Italians Abroad
The Farnesina hosts the Plenary Assembly of the General Council of Italians Abroad(CGIE)with the attendance of 63 Council members representing Italian communities abroad and the Italian civil society organisations engaged in supporting emigrants. The meeting’s agenda includes reforming the bodies representing Italians abroad, the strategy to support the new movement of Italians abroad, the greater […]
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