Asia e Oceania

Cultural Diplomacy

8 October 2025

Abu Dhabi, seminar on the Canticle of the Creatures

On 26 September, under the patronage of the National Committee for the Celebration of the Eighth Centenary of the Death of Saint Francis of Assisi, a seminar was held in Abu Dhabi on the Canticle of the Creatures, marking 800 years since its composition and in anticipation of the commemorations of the saint’s passing on […]

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8 October 2025

Italy–China: Tajani and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi open the 12th session of the “Intergovernmental Committee”

The 12th session of the “Italy–China Intergovernmental Committee” is taking place today at Villa Madama, co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The Committee is the main instrument for advancing the “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” launched in 2004. Its purpose is to […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

30 September 2025

Beirut: Urban Regeneration models with “Città in Scena”

The Italian Embassy in Lebanon and the Italian Cultural Institute of Beirut are presenting the exhibition “Città in Scena. Urban Regeneration: the Italian way to a sustainable future”, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and organised by ANCE, Associazione Mecenate 90 ETS, and Fondazione Musica per Roma. The historic Abroyan Factory […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

26 September 2025

Kazakhstan, first translation of the “Canticle of the Creatures” presented

The first ever translation of Saint Francis of Assisi’s celebrated poem Canticle of the Creatures into Kazakh has been published in Kazakhstan by R.S. Publishing. The translation, by the poet Korganbek Amanzhol, marks the forthcoming eighth centenary of the death of the Saint of Assisi (1226–2026). The editorial project was conceived and carried out thanks to […]

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25 September 2025

Export Plan EUR 161 million approved to support the internationalisation of 361 Italian enterprises. Export contracts worth over EUR 1 billion supported

The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has approved 378 subsidised loans managed by SIMEST, totalling EUR 161.35 million, in favour of 361 Italian enterprises. These funds will support investments in digital and green transition, participation in international trade fairs and events, market entry operations, the recruitment of temporary export managers, and […]

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25 September 2025

Undersecretary Silli visits Japan in the framework of Expo Osaka 2025

On the occasion of the events organised by Italy at Expo Osaka 2025 during the thematic week dedicated to the future of the earth and biodiversity, the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, carried out a comprehensive mission to Japan, taking part in a series of institutional meetings. In Osaka, […]

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11 September 2025

Undersecretary Tripodi receives Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hang

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, today received the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, Le Thi Thu Hang. At the centre of discussions was the strengthening of economic and trade relations, following the Business Forum held in Hanoi on 4 September – which saw the signing of […]

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5 September 2025

In Seoul, the first Italy–South Korea Business Forum

The first Italy–South Korea Business Forum was held today in Seoul. The event, opened by the Deputy Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy, Valentino Valentini, marked an important step in strengthening the economic partnership with South Korea. The country is the leading per capita consumer in Asia of Made in Italy products and a […]

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4 September 2025

Undersecretary Tripodi’s mission to Sri Lanka

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, is on mission in Sri Lanka for a visit of significant importance in the relations between the two countries, marking the first political presence of an Italian government representative in ten years. The Undersecretary held the first round of political consultations between Italy […]

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4 September 2025

Italy–Vietnam Business Forum in Hanoi

The Italy–Vietnam Business Forum took place today in Hanoi, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and Confindustria, and inaugurated by the Italian Deputy Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy, Valentino Valentini, together with Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Ho Sy Hung. The event was attended by Italy’s institutional […]

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3 September 2025

Two Business Forums for exports in Vietnam and South Korea

On 4 and 5 September, two important Business Forums organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be held in Vietnam and South Korea to strengthen Italy’s economic and commercial presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The meetings will be opened by the Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Made in Italy, Valentino Valentini. Vietnam and the […]

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2 September 2025

Earthquake in Afghanistan. Minister Tajani allocated new emergency aid

Following the earthquake in Afghanistan that caused hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, has decided to allocate new funds to provide humanitarian assistance to the population as part of a 13 million aid package that was already in preparation. The Minister said: “ I […]

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