Asia e Oceania

Diplomatic Network

4 June 2026

Melbourne: the values of the Republic and Made in Italy, with an eye to the future

The Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, yesterday brought together representatives from the institutional, business and cultural sectors, as well as the Italian community, for an evening celebrating the values of democracy, freedom and participation. The presence of the Italian Ambassador to Australia, Nicola Lener, and the Minister […]

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Diplomatic Network

3 June 2026

Dhaka, Mezzotono concert at the Shilpakala Academy

The Italian musical group Mezzotono performed at the National Theatre of the Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic. The event was organized by the Italian Embassy in Dhaka together with the Ministry of Culture of Bangladesh and will be attended by a large audience of local dignitaries, diplomats, […]

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Diplomatic Network

28 May 2026

Beijing: concert “Giulia Mazzoni is Back to China”

The Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing has promoted Giulia Mazzoni’s return to China with a series of special events marking a new phase in her artistic journey and in her connection with audiences in the East. On 26 May, at the Auditorium of the Italian Cultural Institute, the artist performed a concert entitled “Giulia Mazzoni […]

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Diplomatic Network

28 May 2026

Tokyo: Space consultations between Japan and Italy commence

The Embassy of Italy in Tokyo has supported the launch of the first Italy–Japan Space Consultations, a new intergovernmental and business bilateral forum promoted by the Heads of Government and coordinated by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the Office for Space and Aerospace Policies. The initiative aims to strengthen cooperation in the […]

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Diplomatic Network

26 May 2026

Muscat, Order of the Star of Italy Awarded to Umberto Fanni

The ceremony for awarding the Order of the Star of Italy to Dr. Umberto Fanni, General Director and Artistic Director of the Royal Opera House of Muscat, one of the country’s leading cultural institutions, was held on May 25 at the Residenza d’Italia in Muscat. The honour, bestowed by the President of the Republic, acknowledges […]

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Diplomatic Network

26 May 2026

Afghanistan, digital training initiatives supporting five young women

Building bridges and creating new opportunities for young Afghan women: this is the purpose of the partnership between Fastweb+Vodafone and the Pangea Foundation, resulting in a personalized digital training program for five Afghan refugee girls in Italy, offered by the Fastweb Digital Academy, along with financial support for the Foundation’s activities. The initiative, promoted thanks […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

22 May 2026

Djarkutan, Archaeologists from the University of Salento discover the skull of a child who underwent surgery 4,000 years ago in a tomb

Two children have been discovered during the latest Italian-Uzbek archaeological excavations at Djarkutan, the most important settlement in so-called ‘Northern Bactria’. One of the two bears signs of neurosurgery on the skull, documented for the first time in Central Asia, dated to the final centuries of the third millennium BCE. The research project, launched in […]

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Diplomatic Network

21 May 2026

Chengdu, inaugurated the exhibition “Timeless by Silvio Porzionato”

On Saturday 16 May, at the Guanghui Art Museum in Chengdu, the exhibition “Timeless by Silvio Porzionato” was inaugurated, organised by the Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing with the institutions of Chengdu and the Tianfu New Area district, with the support of the City of Palermo. Attended by Consul General Fabio Schina, Councillor Alessandro […]

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Interviews

20 May 2026

India-Italy ties enter “Special Strategic Partnership” phase during PM Modi’s Rome visit, defined by IMEC, EU FTA

How does Italy view Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, and what concrete diplomatic, economic, or strategic outcomes does Rome hope to achieve through this engagement? This is a defining moment for our bilateral relationship. It was the first bilateral visit of Prime Minister Modi to Italy. We celebrated a new chapter for our relations, with […]

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Diplomatic Network

19 May 2026

Beijing, Awards to the Winners of the World Italian Pizza Championship

The third “World Italian Pizza Championship – China Selection” took place in Beijing on May 17. The event, organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Beijing, saw the participation of 31 pizza makers from across China. The award for best pizza, which this year was given to Beijing’s pizza maker Wang Chao, was decided by […]

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Economic Diplomacy

19 May 2026

India Signed Free Trade Agreement with the European Union in New Delhi

The 16th Summit between the European Union and India, held in late January in New Delhi, marked the signing of the free trade agreement between the European Union and the Asian country. Hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the participation of European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der […]

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Press Releases

16 May 2026

Minister Tajani Expressed His Condolences to the Maldives’ Foreign Minister for the Death of Sergeant Major Mohammed Mahdi

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has just offered his condolences to Maldives’ Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam for the death of Sergeant Major Mohammed Mahdi, who disappeared after diving to retrieve the four Italian divers involved in last Thursday’s scuba accident. Minister Tajani thanked the Maldivian authorities, particularly the Coast Guard, National Defense Forces, police, and the […]

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