Diplomazia Economica Italiana 01 June: latest world news
ITALIAN JOINT VENTURE FORMED BY RIZZANI DE ECCHER AND PESSINA WINS CONTRACT FOR THE NEW GENERAL HOSPITAL OF BISPEBJERG The joint venture formed by Rizzani De Eccher company, based in Friuli region, and Pessina company, based in Lombardy region, won the design and construction contract worth DKK 1.66 billion (approximately €220 million) for the extension […]
Read moreThe OECD’s Peer Review on Italian development cooperation is online
The OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) regularly reviews the development cooperation efforts of individual DAC member countries. The policies and programmes of each member country are critically reviewed about every five to six years. Five member countries are reviewed annually. The OECD Directorate for Development Cooperation provides analytical support, develops and maintains, in close consultation […]
Read moreDi 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 moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 29 May: latest news from the world
TUNISIA – Ansaldo Energia completes a 600 MW gas turbine power plant in Mornaguia, ahead of schedule. Ansaldo Energia has successfully completed the final stages of construction and commissioning of the Mornaguia gas-fired power plant in Tunisia ahead of schedule, to the great satisfaction of the Tunisian Government and client STEG for the company’s commitment, […]
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 moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 28 May: latest news from the world
BRAZIL- Sparkle expands coverage in Brazil with a new Point of Presence in Salvador Sparkle announces expansion of coverage in Brazil with a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Salvador. The Salvador PoP adds to Sparkle’s current ten Points of Presence in the country, distributed between Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro and Fortaleza, further strengthening […]
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, […]
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