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Press Releases
7 March 2018
Visit by the Permanent Representatives of the four Framework Nations to Afghanistan, 22-23 February 2018

On 22 and 23 February, the NATO Permanent Representatives of Italy (Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero), the United States, Germany and Turkey, along with Supreme Allied Commander, General Curtis M. Scaparrotti, travelled to Afghanistan to reaffirm the Alliance’s commitment to the country.  NATO ‘Resolute Support’ (RSM) in Afghanistan is a non combat mission designed to provide training, […]

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Press Releases
6 March 2018
Minister Alfano expresses his grief for the earthquake in Papua New Guinea

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano said: “I wish to express my personal and the Italian people’s closeness and solidarity for the earthquake that has hit Papua New Guinea and that unfortunately continues to produce aftershocks. The casualty toll that is progressively emerging is dramatic. I express my heartfelt condolences to […]

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Diplomatic Network
6 March 2018
Thailand: concert by Vinicio Capossela

As part of the Italian Festival in Thailand 2018, the Italian Embassy has organised a concert by the famous singer-songwriter Vinicio Capossela, which will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, 7 March 2018, at the Aksra Theatre King Power of Bangkok. Admission to the concert is free of charge but you are required to register […]

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Diplomatic Network
6 March 2018
FOODEX Japan 2018 – The excellence of Italian agro-food products in Japan

Brand Italy will be represented in large numbers at the annual FOODEX Japan fair, the most important agro-food event in Asia running in Tokyo from 6 to 9 March 2018. «Italy disposes of the largest exhibition area of the Fair: 2200 m² and vaunts the participation of the more than 170 companies from 16 Regions. This large presence […]

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Events
1 March 2018
ASEM DAY – 1 Marzo 2018

Promuovere connettività, partenariato e cooperazione tra Asia ed Europa. Ogni 1° Marzo, l’ASEM Day promuove la connettività e il partenariato tra Asia ed Europa. In Europa e in Asia, le opportunità di scambio e incontri coinvolgono giovani, studenti, docenti, il mondo degli affari o la comunità diplomatica. L’Asia-Europa Meeting (ASEM), che riunisce 53 stati partner […]

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Diplomatic Network
1 March 2018
Tokyo hosts an event to promote Italy’s Chianina beef

It is quite a challenge for Chianina cattle breeders from the Tuscan and Umbria Regions to enter the land of Kobe beef, but they seem not to fear. They were given an opportunity to present Chianina Beef, one of Italy’s top-quality products, to Japan’s major catering establishments at a reception hosted by the Italian Embassy […]

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In detail
20 February 2018
Italy’s Economic Diplomacy 19 February: latest news from the world

Thailand: towards the liberalisation of the electricity market Thailand is getting ready to liberalise electricity production, a measure deemed essential to make the market more efficient and prices more affordable for consumers. The Country is providing to increase the monthly energy tax by 50% over the next 10 years and, to this effect, the Minister […]

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Events
15 February 2018
Italy-India: a 70-year relationship told in the book ‘qualcosa e’ accaduto’

Seventy years of diplomatic relations between Italy and India. Diplomatic relations between Italy and India were celebrated today at a meeting at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. Some of the greatest experts in the area attended, with the Italian Ambassador to India, Lorenzo Angeloni, and the Indian Ambassador to Italy, Reenat Sandhu. Closing […]

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Diplomatic Network
12 February 2018
“La Notte della Taranta” Popular Orchestra

The “La Notte della Taranta” Popular Orchestra, specialised in the popular music of the Salento area, will perform at the Olympic Games of Pyeongchang (South Korea) with a band of seven artists next 23 February. The performance will take place at the PyeongChang Olympic Festival Park, set up by the organizers of the Olympic games, […]

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Interviews
9 February 2018
Interview with Minister Alfano to PRACHACHART THURAKIT

1) Would you say that besides marking the 150th Anniversary of our bilateral diplomatic relations, your visit to Thailand is also meant to highlight the importance of promoting trade cooperation, showing that Italy believes Thailand to have potential /prospects in the economic and investment sector? A) Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the relations between our […]

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Diplomatic Network
9 February 2018
“Italian Fashion” and “Shoes from Italy” in Tokyo

Italian style was in the limelight for three days in Tokyo. The 52nd edition of “Italian Fashion” and 62nd edition of “Shoes from Italy” took place at the BelleSalle Shibuya Garden in the centre of Tokyo between 6 and 9 February, with 147 companies presenting their clothes, fur, leather and shoe collections for the 2018-19 […]

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