Asia e Oceania

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

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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Press Releases

22 September 2023

Meeting of the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani with Chen Wenqing, Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the CCP Central Committee

Today, the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, met with the member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of the Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the CCP Central Committee, Chen Wenqing, at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The major bilateral dossiers […]

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Diplomatic Network

14 September 2023

Melbourne and Detroit as the 2023 capitals of Italian Creativity

The Italian Cultural Institute of Melbourne and the Consulate of Detroit are the winners of the first edition of the project “Capitals of Italian Creativity in the World” (Festival of Italian Creativity), a competition of ideas organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to enhance the Italian industrial and creative sectors […]

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Diplomatic Network

14 September 2023

The Ballet of Rome in China with Romeo and Juliet

Twelve years after its last tour in China, the Ballet of Rome is back to perform Romeo and Juliet in the main theatres of ten important cities – Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Jiangmen, Beijing, Wenzhou, Yiwu, Yangzhou, Hangzhou, Zhoushan, Shanghai – for a total of 13 shows. The tour is supported by MAECI – together with the […]

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Diplomatic Network

7 September 2023

Italy takes part in the Smart China Expo 2023

The opening ceremony of the Italian Pavillion at the Smart China Expo 2023 was held at the Yuelai International Conference and Exhibition Center in Chongqing. The 242-square-metre exhibition space, jointly curated by the Italian Consulate General in Chongqing and the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, houses 11 Italian businesses operating in China, representing the high technological level of […]

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Diplomatic Network

7 September 2023

Mongolia, commemorative silver banknote issued

On the occasion of Pope Francis’ recent visit to Mongolia, the Italian Embassy in Ulaanbaatar has issued a special commemorative silver banknote. The Embassy’s initiative, which was organised in collaboration with the Central Bank of Mongolia, commemorates the first Italian diplomatic mission to the Mongol Empire and is dedicated to Friar Giovanni da Pian del […]

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