Asia e Oceania

Economic Diplomacy

22 October 2025

La Corea del Sud corre ai ripari per ridurre la dipendenza dai minerali esteri

Tra i leader mondiali in diversi settori ad alta tecnologia, la Corea del Sud ha annunciato una strategia per assicurare l’approvvigionamento di minerali critici, un piano che mira a ridurre la sua dipendenza dalle importazioni da parte di pochi Paesi. La strategia prevede l’aumento della produzione interna, investimenti in economia circolare e riciclo, maggiore cooperazione […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

21 October 2025

Mumbai, Caravaggio’s “Mary Magdalen in Ecstasy” on Display

The exhibition “The Invention of Light. Caravaggio. Mary Magdalen in Ecstasy” has opened in Mumbai, hosted at the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum in Mumbai, the city’s oldest museum (founded in 1857), which has always been committed to the mission of presenting contemporary Indian art, going well beyond mere neocolonial interpretations. The precious centerpiece of […]

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Diplomatic Network

15 October 2025

Melbourne: Week of the Italian Language in the World

The Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Melbourne today presented the event Donne di Sicilia – A celebration of the centenary of the birth of Andrea Camilleri, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne. The initiative forms part of the 25th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the […]

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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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Press Releases

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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Press Releases

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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Press Releases

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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Press Releases

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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Press Releases

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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Press Releases

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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