Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis presents the European Trade Policy Review Communication at the invitation and in the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio
On 19 March 2021, at 10:30, the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Dombrovskis was invited by Minister Di Maio to a videoconference with a group of Italian stakeholders, representing industry, agriculture, services, the world of work and civil society, with a view to involving them in the review process of the European Trade Policy, […]
Read moreJoint statements by Minister Luigi Di Maio and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell
Meeting of Minister Luigi Di Maio with the European High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. Watch the video of the joint statements
Read moreNational Memorial Day for the Victims of Covid-19
Today, 18 March, is the first National Memorial Day for the victims of the Covid-19 epidemic. The Foreign Ministry is close to the families of all our fellow citizens struck down by this terrible virus, in Italy and around the World. We will defeat this pandemic, for their sakes as for ours.
Read moreMinister Di Maio holds telephone talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Marc Garneau
On 17 March, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, held telephone talks with his Canadian counterpart Marc Garneau. The talks centred on bilateral and multilateral cooperation, with a focus on the Italian G20 Presidency. The response to Covid-19, the Canadian initiative on arbitrary detention and EU-Canada relations were also on […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio holds telephone talks with the Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova Aureliu Ciocoi
On 17 March, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio held telephone talks with the Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova Aureliu Ciocoi. The topics discussed included bilateral relations between Italy and the Republic of Moldova, the fight against Covid-19 and the vaccination campaign, relations between Europe […]
Read moreDi Stefano meets the Director General of OIE Eloit
The meeting addressed the interconnected themes of prevention, preparedness and response to global health challenges arising from animals (zoonosis) and the surveillance of international trade in animal products due to its impact on food safety and human health. Ms. Eloit and Mr. Di Stefano welcomed the recent opening, in Palermo, of an office of the […]
Read moreUN: Sereni, we must combat violence against women in war zones
“There can be no full and meaningful participation of women in political, social and economic life without the eradication of all forms of gender-based violence, including sexual violence”, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Marina Sereni said on the sidelines of the 65th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, adding: “Therefore, preventing […]
Read more160th anniversary of the Unification of Italy
One hundred and sixty years ago Italy was born free and united. Today we pay tribute to the Italians in Italy and around the world who have contributed to spreading the democracy and solidarity values on which our country is founded. Our thoughts go in particular to Luca Attanasio and Vittorio Iacovacci.
Read moreDANTE 700 Worldwide. Presentation event of the Foreign Ministry initiatives
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio takes part in the presentation event of the initiatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to celebrate the seventh centenary of the death of Dante Alighieri The programme, which involves the network of diplomatic missions and Italian Cultural Institutes abroad, kicks […]
Read moreDella Vedova: cinema is essential for Italy
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, took part in the inauguration of “Breve Incontro – A’ la cour du court”, a cinematographic review organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Rabat, held entirely online for ten weeks, starting on 16 March 2021. This initiative, promoted in collaboration with RAI, […]
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