Asia e Oceania

Press Releases

2 November 2023

Meeting between Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of External Affairs of India, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will meet with the Minister of External Affairs of India, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, this evening at Villa Madama. The meeting follows the one held in Delhi on 2 March, when Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Minister Tajani himself paid an official […]

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Diplomatic Network

31 October 2023

Istanbul, conference on the work of Pietro Canonica

The Italian Cultural Institute of Istanbul is organising a Study Day on the work of sculptor Pietro Canonica in the early years of the Republic of Türkiye for 3 November. The Italian Ambassador, Giorgio Marrapodi, the Director of the Institute, Salvatore Schirmo, the Councillor for Culture of the Municipality of Rome, Miguel Gotor, and important […]

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Press Releases

31 October 2023

Joint Statement on Afghanistan

Rome, 18 October 2023 Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan from Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Rome on 18 October 2023. They decided to continue their regular consultations at senior officials’ level as a means of developing consistent joint policies on Afghanistan […]

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Diplomatic Network

30 October 2023

India, the new Consulate General opens in Bengaluru

The Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Riccardo Guariglia, the Italian Ambassador to India, Vincenzo de Luca, and the Consul General, Alfonso Tagliaferri, – attended the opening of the new Consulate General of Italy in Bengaluru. The new Italian diplomatic venue will have consular jurisdiction in the Southeastern region of India. It will […]

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Press Releases

27 October 2023

The Italian Undersecretary Maria Tripodi meets with the Japanese Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Taku Ishii

During her mission to Japan to attend the G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting, the Italian Undersecretary Maria Tripodi met with the Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Taku Ishii, in Tokyo. Their discussions revolved around the state of the art in preparation for the Universal 2025 EXPO that will be held in Osaka and Italy’s participation. […]

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Press Releases

18 October 2023

The Undersecretary Maria Tripodi co-chairs the 8th joint Economic Committee with Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Vietnam

The Undersecretary Maria Tripodi and the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan, co-chaired the 8th Joint Economic Committee at the presence of ministerial authorities and the representatives of the private sector. This year’s edition occurs in a very positive phase that sees a growing collaboration with Vietnam, key partner […]

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Diplomatic Network

17 October 2023

Yangon, una mostra “Da Calvino a Marco Polo”

L’Ambasciata d’Italia in Myanmar, in occasione della XXIII edizione della Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo, ha inaugurato la mostra “Da Calvino a Marco Polo a Yangon”. L’esposizione, aperta al pubblico fino al 22 ottobre e allestita in tre diversi edifici storici lungo Pansodan Street, uno dei viali meglio conservati della città vecchia, propone un […]

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Diplomatic Network

10 October 2023

“A Night at the Museum” in Beijing

The Italian Embassy in Beijing and the Italian Cultural Institute organised “A Night at the Museum” a few days ago, where visitors were able to attend the exhibition “The Light of Ancient Roman Civilization: Masterpieces from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples”, held at the China World Art Museum in Beijing. More than 200 people […]

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Events

6 October 2023

Italy and India united against terrorism and organised crime

Italy and India are increasingly united in their efforts against terrorism and violent extremism. This was the outcome of the fourth meeting of the Italy-India Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Organised Crime, held today in New Delhi. On the occasion of the renewal of the strategic partnership between the two countries, the […]

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Diplomatic Network

29 September 2023

Tokyo, Mental Health Day events

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, the Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo is organising a series of events linking Myanmar, Italy and Japan. The theme of this year’s Day is “Mental Health a Universal Human Right”. To mark the occasion, an exhibition of paintings by people with mental disabilities will […]

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Diplomatic Network

28 September 2023

Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites on display in Tianjin

The Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing, with the support of the Italian Embassy in Beijing, and in collaboration with Tianjin People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, has organised the “UNESCO Italy. Photographs” exhibition, inaugurated today in Tianjin. The exhibition is on display in the underground station serving Tianjin Central Station and the area of […]

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Diplomatic Network

27 September 2023

Ambassador Alberti inaugurates solar power plant in Kazakhstan

The Italian Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Marco Alberti, took part in the inauguration of the 50 MW solar power plant built in Shaulder, in the Turkistan Region, by Eni Plenitude through its subsidiary Arm Wind, which is active in the generation of energy from renewable sources. The plant is Eni’s first solar power project in the […]

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