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Press Releases
27 November 2024
Deputy Minister Cirielli signs an agreement for the development of integrated healthcare services in the Republic of the Congo

An agreement between Italy and the Republic of the Congo was signed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome to support a budget assistance programme aimed at developing integrated healthcare services. The initiative includes an initial Italian contribution of up to EUR 45 million, of which EUR 15 million will be a grant and […]

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Press Releases
21 November 2024
Italy-South Africa bilateral political consultations led by Deputy Minister Cirielli and Deputy Minister of International Relations Alvin Botes held at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Bilateral political consultations between Italy and South Africa were held today at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Italian Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli and South African Deputy Minister of International Relations Alvin Botes led their respective delegations. Deputy Minister Cirielli congratulated South Africa on the country’s democratic tradition, thirty years after the end of Apartheid, […]

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Cultural Diplomacy
20 November 2024
“Souvenir d’Italie” exhibition opened in Dakar

On 9 November, the Italian Cultural Institute in Dakar announced the opening of its new headquarters in Plateau with the exhibition “Souvenir d’Italie”, presented on the occasion of the 15th edition of the Dakar Art Biennale – section OFF and the 13th edition of Partcours. The exhibition, which will remain open to the public at […]

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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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