Asia e Oceania

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30 May 2017

Alfano: “200,000 euros for the people struck by the floods in Sri Lanka”

“Italy has immediately wanted to make a contribution to face the serious humanitarian crisis caused by the recent floods in Sri Lanka,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, in announcing the multilateral emergency funding allocated today to the World Food Program by Italian Cooperation.   “The 200,000 euros – added Minister […]

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29 May 2017

Alfano: ” Deep sorrow for the victims of torrential rains in Sri Lanka”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: ” I wish to express our deep sorrow for the many victims killed by the torrential rains that wreaked havoc across Sri Lanka in the past few days. Italy stands by the Government and the people of Sri Lanka at this difficult time and […]

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29 May 2017

Ambassador Aliberti’s Mission in the Shan State

“Thanks to its natural resources and strategic location right on the border with China, the Shan State is fundamental in guaranteeing Myanmar an equitable  and sustainable socio-economic development,” said Ambassador Pier Giorgio Aliberti at the end of his mission in Taungyyi. The Ambassador’s visit was also an opportunity for him to meet with the Governor […]

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29 May 2017

Italy-Thailand Business Forum

The third meeting of the “Italy-Thailand Business Forum” was hosted by the Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), an internationally prestigious think tank, at Palazzo Clerici – one of the most attractive historical buildings in Milan. It was attended by more than 30 high ranking representatives of leading Italian and Thai companies, demonstrating the increasing […]

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23 May 2017

Alfano: firmato accordo cooperazione scientifica e tecnologica con l’Australia

“La firma dell’Accordo di cooperazione bilaterale nei campi della scienza, della tecnologia e dell’innovazione permetterà ad Italia e Australia di ampliare, estendere e rafforzare le già ottime relazioni bilaterali, in settori di primaria importanza per la crescita e lo sviluppo dei nostri Paesi, quali la scienza, la tecnologia e l’innovazione. Le best practices e lo […]

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22 May 2017

China – Veronafiere in China: new deals on the Silk Road

New commercial avenues are opening up in China and throughout the Asian continent for the Italian Exhibition System. Veronafiere is playing a major role on the Silk Road so much so that its  President, Maurizio Danese and Director General, Giovanni Mantovani are currently in China, visiting  Beijing and Shanghai. They met with the Italian Ambassador […]

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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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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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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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