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19 August 2013
DEI/Sole 24 Ore – 19 August: Latest World News – Nigeria: 2nd edition of Business Forum with EU countries in October

Nigeria: 2nd edition Business Forum with UE Countries in October On the strength of the success of the 1st edition of the EU-Nigeria Business Forum, the Embassy of Italy in Abuja is organising the 2nd edition, along with EU diplomatic missions to Nigeria (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, the UK, Spain […]

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9 August 2013
ITALY-ANGOLA: economic and commercial links increasing

Italy’s presence in Angola is growing. Links between the two countries are increasing, especially economic and commercial links. The recent international fair in Luanda saw ten or so Italian companies exhibiting and establishing new partnerships and contracts, with support from the Italian Embassy in the Angolan capital. And on 29 October 2013 the Angola International […]

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8 August 2013
Diplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – latest news from around the world. Ethiopia: (ACIMIT) market-evaluation trade mission to Addis Ababa

Ethiopia: (ACIMIT) market-evaluation trade mission to Addis Ababa Diplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – latest news from around the world. Ethiopia: (ACIMIT) market-evaluation trade mission to Addis Ababa. The Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT) recently organised a trade mission to Addis Ababa. The delegation was led by ACIMIT president Raffaella Carabelli. More news (in […]

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2 August 2013
ITALY-KENYA: opening of rural hospital in Nkubu

The new pavilions of the rural hospital of Nkubu, in Kenya, opened recently after being refurbished with a contribution by the Italian Cooperation of €1 million over three years. In addition to outpatient treatment areas and an emergency block, financing also went to training of staff, assigning study bursaries and boosting component dedicated to the […]

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29 July 2013
Made in Italy: Farnesina in the promotion of Italian excellence

The “Macfrut” fruit and vegetable trade fair, scheduled to be held in Cesena from 25 to 27 September 2013, was presented at the foreign ministry in Rome. The event targets the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa and is one of the most important of the sector for Mediterranean Europe. It is also a unique opportunity for […]

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29 July 2013
MOZAMBIQUE: Italian business association reborn

After a lengthy hiatus, the Association of Italian Businesses (EIM) was reborn in Maputo and, on the impetus of the Italian embassy, the first general assembly was held. Participants included representatives of the 27 members. Read more, in Italian.

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22 July 2013
Bonino at EU Foreign Affairs Council – Egypt, Middle East and Syria on the agenda

Egypt, human rights, the peace process and Syria are the main items on the Foreign Affairs Council agenda in Brussels. In her introductory considerations, High Representative Catherine Ashton will be speaking briefly about Myanmar (adoption of the conclusions with a framework document on relations with the EU is expected), “water diplomacy” (conclusions expected also on […]

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10 July 2013
SOUTH AFRICA – Italy helping to celebrate Mandela sports and culture day

Italy will be sharing the sports field in events in honour of Nelson Mandela taking place on 17 August 2013 in Soweto, where Mandela gave his first speech after his long years in prison. “Mandela Sports and Culture Day” will include a football match featuring the Italian “masters” team, who will be playing South Africa. […]

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Press Releases
1 July 2013
Somalia: Bonino meets Igad secretary in Rome, Horn of Africa a priority for Italy

Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino met today at the foreign ministry in Rome with Mahboub Maalim, Executive Secretary of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional institution that groups the countries of the Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda and Eritrea) and is active in one of the […]

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28 June 2013
Cooperation: €60 million for projects in Africa and Asia

At a meeting chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister with the remit for International Cooperation, Lapo Pistelli, announced the Italian Cooperation’s decision to put a total of  €60 million toward health, education and infrastructure projects in Africa and Asia. He also spoke of innovative financing instruments for cooperation. Pistelli, Cooperation changes gear and considers new forms […]

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27 June 2013
The Foreign Ministry renews its efforts against anti-personnel mines

“In spite of the current situation of the public finances, Italy has played its part in supporting the countries still suffering the consequences of the use of anti-personnel mines”. These were the words of the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lapo Pistelli, chairing a meeting of the National Committee for Humanitarian Action against Anti-Personnel Mines […]

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