Asia e Oceania

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10 February 2014

EU Foreign Affairs Council – Syria and Ukraine a priority, Bonino – bring marines home

The Syrian crisis and its repercussions in Lebanon and Iraq, the Southern Neighbourhood, and Ukraine are among the main topics on the agenda of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting of EU foreign ministers today in Brussels. Minister Emma Bonino will outline Italy’s position on the various items on the table, and will also reintroduce […]

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9 February 2014

Marines: Bonino, speechless and indignant at news from Nuova Delhi on judiciary procedure

“Some of the announcements from New Delhi today on judiciary procedure in the case of our navy servicemen have left me speechless and indignant”, asserted Minister Bonino. “The eventual request for application of the SUA Act as a basis for the charges against the marines, if this should be confirmed”, stated the head of Italian […]

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7 February 2014

Italy-Germany – Bonino-Steinmeier discuss Europe’s need for political future

A Europe dedicated to the growth of its citizens, and a Europe of the world, i.e. with a common foreign policy. These will be the priorities of the Italian EU duty Presidency, as Minister Emma Bonino outlined in a meeting today in Rome with her German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier. And, on a German request that […]

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5 February 2014

Italy-China – Zanonato presents “Destinazione Italia” plan

On the occasion of his visit to China, Minister for Economic Development Flavio Zanonato presented the “Destinazione Italia” plan during a workshop held at our embassy in Beijing. The plan is designed to attract foreign investments and encourage the competitiveness of Italian firms. The meeting was arranged in collaboration with the four Italian Consulates General, […]

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Press Releases

3 February 2014

Marines: Bonino resolute in European and international forums for favourable and rapid solution

“After today’s ruling by the Supreme Court setting a deadline of 7 days for the judges formulation of a final charge against Marine sharpshooters Latorre and Girone, the government will resolutely continue to pursue a favourable and rapid solution to the case”, commented Minister Bonino on the news from New Delhi. “The determination with which […]

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3 February 2014

Longitude: ”China’s shadowy moves”

“China’s shadowy moves”: la Cina, la sua crescita economica e la sua “offensività” strategica sono i due elementi che sostanziano l’analisi di copertina del nuovo numero di ”Longitude”, la rivista diretta da Pialuisa Bianco in edicola dal 4 febbraio. Gli altri titoli di copertina: “Business and ethics”, come e perché nel sistema globale della finanza […]

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3 February 2014

Longitude: ”China’s shadowy moves”

“China’s shadowy moves” is the title of the new issue of “Longitude”, the geopolitical magazine directed by Pialuisa Bianco on newsstands as of 4 February, in which a series of articles reflect on China’s economic growth and strategic “offensive” for future development and change. Other feature articles examine the global financial system and its ethics; […]

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29 January 2014

Italy-China – Agreement between Italian Consulate in Chongqing and Shanghai International Studies University

Cooperation between Italy and China grows further with a framework agreement signed by our Consulate General in Chongqing and Shanghai International Studies University (SISU). The agreement envisages 3 main points. One is collaboration at student level, and opportunities for young students on SISU’s Italian language courses to develop their research projects in collaboration with the […]

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28 January 2014

Italy-Japan – A meeting-place in Osaka for students and enterprises

A series of three-monthly meetings between students at the university of Osaka, Italian companies operating in Japan and Japanese enterprises with links to Italy has begun. The initiative was organised by our Consulate General in Osaka in collaboration with the Italian Studies Department at the University. The meetings have a threefold aim: to help Italian […]

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24 January 2014

Marines: Bonino at Davos, Indian ministers commitment to 3 February

Minister Emma Bonino, in Davos for the World Economic Forum, after meeting with Indian Ministers for Finance and Trade, reported that they had assured her of their commitment to securing their government’s decision on the marines on 3 February, as requested by the Supreme Court. Bonino also reported that the question of the marines had […]

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Press Releases

24 January 2014

Dolphin hunt: Amb. Of Italy in Tokyo conveys Italy’s concern to Japanese Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

In the spirit of the deep friendship that unites Italy and Japan, Italian Ambassador in Tokyo Domenico Giorgi met with Japanese Minister for Agriculture , Forestry and Fishing Yoshimasa Hayashi on January 21st, to convey the concern of the Italian people regarding the tradition of dolphin hunting in Taiji. He added the hope that, on the […]

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23 January 2014

Marines: Bonino sees Indian ministers, deep frustration

Meeting with Indian ministers of trade and economy at Davos, Minister Bonino expressed the “deep frustration” of the Italian government over the case of the marines. The ministers were asked to use their offices to counter the possibility of the application of a counter-terrorism law that envisages the death penalty.

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