Approaching Rome MED 2017
MED 2017 is the third edition of the international conference co-organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and by the Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI). The event will convert Rome into a global hub for high-level dialogue on the enlarged Mediterranean, with the aim of redesigning traditional approaches and developing a […]
Read moreThe Italian strategy in the Mediterranean
Today, the Mediterranean is a region that is more fragmented and – at the same time – more interconnected than ever. On the one hand, it is the centre of violent crises and sectarian disputes; on the other, a global platform of economic, energy and infrastructural interconnectivity between Europe, Africa and Asia. “Italy – affirmed […]
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 moreFarnesina Collection – “Mecenati del XXI secolo – Institutional art awards” 2017 edition
The Farnesina Collection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation was awarded the 2017 “Mecenati del XXI secolo – Institutional art awards” prize as the best art collection in a public institution. The award ceremony took place today at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism (MIBACT). This award was organised […]
Read more“Visa Policy in Support of the Italian Economy”
The event entitled “Visa Policy in Support of the Italian Economy”, that the Foreign Ministry organised for Italian business people, bankers, financiers and professionals, was aimed at attracting resources, capital, know-how and innovation to Italy simply by streamlining the visa granting procedure for investors, businessmen and people wanting to take up their residence in Italy for […]
Read moreAustria – United Nations and Italy sign new agreements on outer space activities
New agreements give strong impulse to Italy’s space sector and the opportunity to cooperate on new scientific and technological efforts to meet the challenge of space exploration, satellite communication, Earth observation and the management of natural disasters. These are the prospects contained in the New Agreement signed by the Government of the Italian Republic […]
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 […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy, 21 November: latest global news
Second Week of Italian Cuisine in the World – Promotional Event of the Basilicata Region The Italian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, in conjunction with the Basilicata Region and the Association DMLA.be, today hosts an event to promote the fashion, culinary and winemaking tradition and historical heritage of the Basilicata Region, at the attendance […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy, 20 November: latest global news
Week of Italian Cuisine in the world. Green light for a series of events to protect and promote protected geographical indications. As part of the second week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is promoting a series of events between 20 November 2017 and early 2018 at […]
Read moreThe Italy-Asean Week
The Italy-ASEAN Week will be celebrated from 20 to 26 November. The Italy-ASEAN Week is a broad-reaching promotional activity dedicated to a fast-growing Area, launched with a view to integrating promotional activities, which is scheduled to coincide with the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. The initiative will be promoted by the Italian diplomatic […]
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