Minister 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, […]
Read moreVice Minister Sereni in talks with Secretary of State Angeles Moreno
Shared initiatives in terms of cooperation that may come about and be coordinated within the European framework for migrations, focussing particularly on the Maghreb, Sahel, and West African Countries have been at the centre of talks today by video conference, between the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marina Sereni, and Spain’s Secretary of State for […]
Read moreEritrea, Sister Giovanna Comencini receives an award
Today, the Italian Ambassador to Eritrea, Marco Mancini, presented a plaque to the Combonian missionary Giovanna Comencini, known as Sister Giannantonia, born in 1920, from Verona, who arrived in Eritrea in 1948 and is currently living in the sisters’ house in Asmara, where the small ceremony was held. The initiative, promoted by the Vice Minister […]
Read more“The Italian innovation” – New integrated promotion formats. Presentation event
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio attends the presentation event of “The Italian innovation” – New integrated promotion formats. As part of the actions to revitalise the Country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (ASI), the National Institute of Astrophysics […]
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