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Diplomatic Network
15 November 2024
Zambia – tribute to Italian music and cuisine

Two fundamental traditions at the heart of Italian culture – music and cuisine – were the focus of the event “Concert and Gala Dinner – Homage to Giacomo Puccini” organised by the Embassy of Italy in Lusaka to celebrate Italian culture in an area of the world where it is little known. The concert, conducted […]

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Economic Diplomacy
30 October 2024
Niger, new regulations to revive sustainable gold production

Niger’s gold industry is expected to experience significant growth in the coming years. According to a report by ITA, this growth will be driven particularly by the expansion of exploration operations carried out by several international companies already operating in the country. According to the same report, the map of gold activities in Niger includes […]

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Diplomatic Network
19 October 2024
Niamey, Italy-Niger Cooperation Day

The Italy-Niger Cooperation Day was held on 17 October, i.e. an event to celebrate Italy’s contribution to Niger through initiatives and activities at several levels, ranging from cooperation to development, vocational training, cultural enhancement and economic development. During the event, the first workshop for companies was inaugurated, organised by the Italian Embassy in Niger, in […]

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Press Releases
7 October 2024
Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli attended the Hamburg Conference on Sustainability: focus on youth entrepreneurship in Africa

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Edmondo Cirielli, spoke today, on behalf of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, at the first Hamburg Conference on Sustainability, a high-level event that brought together political leaders, civil society representatives and entrepreneurs to address global sustainability challenges. During his speech, the Deputy Minister underlined Italy’s commitment […]

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Press Releases
28 September 2024
Undersecretary Tripodi in Washington for the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Anti-Daesh Coalition

Upon instruction of Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi will represent Italy at the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Anti-Daesh Coalition scheduled in Washingtom on 30 September. While reaffirming Italy’s commitment to supporting the Coalition and helping to define its goals for the second […]

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Press Releases
24 September 2024
Statement by Antonio Tajani, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy in his capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly

New York, September 23, 2024 Statement by Antonio Tajani, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy in his capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly   Introduction In today’s meeting in New York, in the wake of the Summit of the Future, […]

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Press Releases
24 September 2024
Ministro Tajani presiede riunione dei Ministri degli Esteri G7 a New York

A margine della Settimana di Alto Livello della 79ma Assemblea Generale delle Nazioni Unite, il Vice Presidente del Consiglio e Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, On. Antonio Tajani, ha presieduto una riunione informale dei Ministri degli Esteri G7 per fare il punto sui principali dossier internazionali. “La riunione di oggi ci ha […]

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Economic Diplomacy
17 September 2024
Democratic Republic of Congo, the Lobito Corridor becomes a bridge between continents

The Lobito Corridor, an ancient trade route that has been modernized, is now proving to be a strategic asset for Africa. This infrastructure, which connects the rich mining regions of Katanga in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Copperbelt in Zambia to the Angolan port of Lobito, promises to revolutionize trade and economic development […]

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Diplomatic Network
30 August 2024
Mali: Ambassador Dejak and the Minister of Malians Abroad launch the second phase of the Migrant Assistance Centre project in Gao

The Italian Ambassador to Mali, Stefano A. Dejak, met with the Minister of Malians Abroad, Moussa ag Attaher, to jointly launch the second phase of a project aimed at protecting and assisting migrants, centred around the operationalisation of the Migrant Centre built in Gao, in northern Mali. Building on the one million euros invested by […]

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Press Releases
29 August 2024
Burkina Faso: Dichiarazione dell’Alto Rappresentante a nome dell’Unione europea sull’attacco terroristico a Barsalogho

Burkina Faso: Déclaration du Haut Représentant au nom de l’Union europénne sur l’attaque à Barsalogho, Burkina Faso L’Union européenne condamne avec la plus grande fermeté l’attaque terroriste menée par le JNIM le 24 août dernier à Barsalogho, dans la région Centre-Nord du Burkina Faso. Cette nouvelle attaque de grande ampleur a fait des centaines de […]

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Press Releases
9 August 2024
Contributions for emergency initiatives in Ethiopia amounting to EUR 30 million approved

As part of the humanitarian actions carried out within the framework of development cooperation, the Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in charge of International Cooperation Edmondo Cirielli has approved the contributions for emergency initiatives in Ethiopia, totalling EUR 30 million. Ethiopia is a strategic partner for Italy and a pilot country of the Mattei […]

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