Asia e Oceania

Press Releases

29 May 2025

Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the First Report Covering DPRK-Russia Military Cooperation

We, the participating states of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), released today its first report. This multilateral mechanism was established in October 2024 to monitor and report on the implementation of United Nations sanctions measures on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The report is available on the official MSMT website (https://msmt.info). The […]

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Economic Diplomacy

19 May 2025

South Korea, increasing investment in the naval sector

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea (MOTIE) has announced a Naval Investment Plan of approximately 179 million dollars (260 billion won) for 2025, up 40% compared to the previous year. Most of the funds, approximately 170 billion won, will be allocated to research and development of eco-friendly ships. The rest will […]

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Press Releases

14 May 2025

Deputy Minister Cirielli opens the “Italy and Central Asia” seminar

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, today opened the seminar “Italy and Central Asia” at the Farnesina. The event was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with the geopolitical think tank “Vision and Global Trends”. In his address, the Deputy Minister highlighted the growing strategic importance of […]

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Press Releases

13 May 2025

Minister Tajani participates today in the General Assembly of the Italy-Japan Business Group

Today at 3:00 p.m. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will participate in Rome, Palazzo della Cancelleria, in the 34th General Assembly of the Italy-Japan Business Group (IJBG), an organization created in 1989 to enhance economic and industrial cooperation between Italy and Japan, promoting the creation of strategic partnerships, investment and trade in key and innovative sectors, […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

12 May 2025

Jakarta, “Geometria dell’Incanto: frammenti di bellezza italiana”

“Geometria dell’Incanto: frammenti di bellezza italiana” (Geometry of Enchantment: Fragments of Italian Beauty”) is a journey through 43 photographs by Valerio Corzani. This photographic exploration follows a poetic, almost instinctive investigation of the hidden geometries that shape the landscapes, objects and architecture that surround us. Through photographs taken throughout Italy, Corzani captures an unexpected harmony of shapes, such […]

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Diplomatic Network

8 May 2025

New Delhi, Genes Mundi: The Fabric of the World

On the occasion of Fabrica, the exhibition promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation celebrating Italian excellence and inaugurated on 10 April, the Italian Cultural Institute of New Delhi presented the exhibition of renowned Italian artist Daniela Papadia, in collaboration with the Chanakya School of Craft in Mumbai. Genes Mundi is […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

7 May 2025

“Le Devisement dou Monde”: Italian drawings on the Far East

From Italy to China—just like the journeys that made Marco Polo famous in the 13th century— “Le Devisement dou Monde: Italian drawings on the Far East” arrives at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou. The exhibition marks the 700th anniversary of the death of the great Venetian explorer. Curated by Angela Tecce, the exhibition […]

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Press Releases

6 May 2025

Undersecretary Tripodi speaks in Milan at the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, took part via videoconference in the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank, currently being held in Milan. “Italy has actively participated in the work of this important multilateral institution since its founding in 1966. The fact that the meeting is taking […]

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Diplomatic Network

5 May 2025

At the Italian Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 a panel of Italian representatives imagines the future of sport as a driver of development for territories

As part of the Thematic Week “Co-creating Cultures for the Future” at the Osaka Expo 2025, last Saturday 4 May the Italian Pavilion hosted the panel entitled “Sport that leaves its Mark: the Future in the Territories”. The institutional greetings of the Commissioner General for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka, Amb. Mario Vattani, and of […]

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Diplomatic Network

28 April 2025

Tashkent, Eighth Day of Italian Research in the World

On the occasion of the Eighth Day of Italian Research in the World, a Round Table Discussion co-organised by the Embassy in Tashkent and the Uzbek Ministry of University and Research was held at the National University of Samarkand, dedicated to the theme “Uzbekistan and Italy: New Horizons of Scientific Cooperation”. The event was chaired […]

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Diplomatic Network

23 April 2025

Seoul, “Ambassador for a Day” on the occasion of the Italian Research Day Worldwide

The fourth edition of “Ambassador for a Day” took place today in Seoul, an initiative launched by the Embassy of Italy in Korea to promote gender equality and female leadership. Coinciding with the Italian Research Day Worldwide, the initiative highlighted the role of women in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The 2025 edition […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

18 April 2025

Beijing, Made in Italy Day in music

On the occasion of the second edition of Made in Italy Day, a special event dedicated to the excellence of Italian musical instrument craftsmanship was held on Tuesday, 15 April 2025 at the Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing. The event featured the official presentation of the new Fazioli F212 piano, recently acquired by the Italian […]

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