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Press Releases
22 May 2017
Minister Alfano underlines the importance of the outcome of Iran’s presidential election as further proof that the country is advancing on a path of dialogue and interaction

​”The vote that the people of Iran cast in favour of Mr Hassan Rohani, who was elected President of the Islamic Republic of Iran for a second mandate, is an important confirmation that the Country will continue to advance on a path of moderate reforms, dialogue and interaction with the world, ” said the Minister […]

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14 May 2017
Alfano: “Italy firmly condemns the new missile test conducted last night by North Korea”​

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “Italy expresses its firm condemnation for the ballistic missile test conducted last night by North Korea. The test represents another clear violation of numerous United Nations Security Council resolutions. North Korea’s missile and nuclear programme constitutes a serious threat to international peace and security and […]

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12 May 2017
Hong Kong – Sixth edition of the Salento International Film Festival

The 6th edition of the Salento International Film Festival kicked off in Hong Kong. The Festival, which will be held at the Grand Cinema in Kowloon from 17 to 21 May, was organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in association with several partners, including the Italian Consulate General. The Festival celebrates independent cinema around the […]

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9 May 2017
China – Beijing Career Day

The Italian Embassy in Beijing, in association with the Italy-China Chamber of Commerce (CCIC) and the Association of Young Italians in China, played host to the “Beijing Career Day”, now in its fourth edition. The event was held at the Auditorium of the Italian Cultural Institute in the capital city and was opened by the […]

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Press Releases
4 May 2017
Farnesina: Alfano meets with the Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, within the framework of periodic bilateral meetings, received at the Farnesina the Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz. “Relations between Italy and Pakistan are witnessing a very positive trend, both politically and economically. This satisfactory trend is also […]

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Press Releases
3 May 2017
Alfano to Aung San Suu Kyi: “Italy supports Myanmar’s national reconciliation and development process”.

“I was particularly happy to receive the leader of the Burmese Government: the Italian Government, Parliament and civil society have always heartily supported her personal and peaceful commitment to affirm the cause of democracy and human rights,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, after the close of the meeting with […]

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27 April 2017
India – Business mission to India has started: 800 BTB meetings scheduled

Over 60 companies, 6 trade associations, 4 universities and research centres, 8 banks, the CDP group, a total of 150 participants and around 800 business-to-business (BTB) meetings scheduled between Italian companies and Indian counterparts, make up the business mission to India (26-28 April) promoted by the Ministries of Economic Development and Foreign Affairs and International […]

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27 April 2017
Australia – Beyond classics. New Italian Cinema

The Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in Sydney returns to the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre with an exciting new film season entitled Beyond classics. New Italian Cinema. Following a careful selection of the latest and most brilliant contemporary Italian feature films, viewers will have a unique opportunity to see Italy on the big screen through the ironic, sensitive, […]

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20 April 2017
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, met with the the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, met at the Farnesina with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov. The talks focused on the two countries’ political, economic and cultural bilateral relations, as well as in the field of science and technology. Special attention was given to […]

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18 April 2017
Italian Economic Diplomacy 18 April: world breaking news

China is about to launch ‘Healthy Shanghai 2030’ – a plan of action to promote the health of its citizens Healthy Shanghai 2030 is a plan of action seeking to promote community health in the city of Shanghai for the next 13 years. The programme aims to make Shanghai a ‘healthy’ city by the year 2030, ensuring that 80 […]

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