Asia e Oceania

Diplomatic Network

21 September 2021

Brisbane: an evening dedicated to premium quality specialties from Lombardy

Lombardy and Queensland are closer after the evening event organised by the Italian Consul in Brisbane (Queensland), Salvatore Napolitano, as part of the ‘Tour of Italy through Queensland’ initiative to celebrate the roots and success stories of the Italian community in Queensland. Partnerships in the institutional, economic, cultural and sporting fields were also discussed at the event. With regard to […]

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Press Releases

19 September 2021

Evacuations of Italians from Kabul continue. Fourth Qatar Airways flight takes off

Evacuations continue from Kabul, where the fourth Qatar Airways flight to Doha has taken off today, carrying seven Italian nationals and family members. Italy continues to work in close contact and coordination with international partners to allow the repatriation of all those eligible. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has announced it.  

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Diplomatic Network

16 September 2021

Film festival in Chongqing: “Marcello nel ricordo di Fellini” [“Marcello in memory of Fellini”]

The opening ceremony of the “Marcello in memory of Fellini” Film Festival, organised by the Consulate General of Italy with the collaboration and support of UME Cinemas, took place on 9 September in Chongqing on the occasion of Fare Cinema 2021. This date with the movies is to celebrate the fourth edition of the Week […]

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Diplomatic Network

14 September 2021

Singapore: Italy participates in the Study in Europe Fair

The Embassy of Italy in Singapore announces that this year Italy is again one of the main organising countries of the 15th edition of the Study in Europe Fair, coordinated by the European Union Delegation to Singapore. The event, which will be in virtual mode due to the health emergency, will take place on Saturday […]

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Press Releases

13 September 2021

Migration Fund: the Foreign Ministry supports the UNHCR’s response to the Afghan crisis

As part of the national response to the Afghan crisis, a 1.5 million euro UNHCR project funded from the Migration Fund will begin on 15 September to prepare for the flow of Afghans who may find refuge in the countries of the region. The initiative will contribute to UNHCR’s emergency response to ensure the organisation’s preparedness to receive and […]

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Diplomatic Network

10 September 2021

China: International Conference on Food Waste

The international conference on food waste, hosted by China, has opened today in Jinan, the capital of Shandong, and has been attended by the G20 countries, the European Union and the United Nations. The Minister for Agriculture and Rural Affairs,Tang Renjian, has played the host alongside representatives of the National Development and Reform Commission and others […]

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In detail

9 September 2021

Minister Di Maio’s participation in the meeting on Afghanistan chaired by USA and Germany

Minister Luigi Di Maio attended on September 8 the meeting on Afghanistan chaired by the US Secretary of State Blinken and by the German Minister for Foreign Affairs Maas. On the agenda: safe passage for Afghan nationals, anti-terrorism cooperation, humanitarian assistance and diplomatic presence.  

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7 September 2021

Urgent reporting from the Government with the participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luigi Di Maio, and the Minister of Defence, Lorenzo Guerini, on the political and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

Together with Minister of Defence Lorenzo Guerini, Luigi Di Maio, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, reports to the Chamber of Deputies on the developments of the situation in Afghanistan.

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7 September 2021

Urgent reporting from the Government with the participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luigi Di Maio, and the Minister of Defence, Lorenzo Guerini, on the political and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

Together with Minister of Defence Lorenzo Guerini, Luigi Di Maio, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, reports to the Senate on the developments of the situation in Afghanistan.  

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5 September 2021

Mission of Minister Di Maio to Pakistan

Minister Luigi Di Maio ends his regional trip dedicated to Afghanistan with a visit to Pakistan, where he will meet with local officials. Pakistan is one of the countries most affected by the Afghan crisis and most involved in the diplomatic activities related to it.  

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5 September 2021

Mission of Minister Di Maio to Qatar

Minister Luigi Di Maio is on a mission to Qatar today, for meetings with local officials. His mission is part of the international initiatives that Italy is undertaking to deal with the Afghan crisis and its consequences for the country’s population.

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4 September 2021

Minister Luigi Di Maio has arrived in Tajikistan

Minister Luigi Di Maio has arrived in Tajikistan for meetings with local Authorities. His mission is part of the international initiatives that Italy is undertaking to deal with the Afghan crisis and its consequences for that country’s population.

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