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28 September 2016

Japan – Italy-Japan: “Fascination” of Italy” exhibition and conference in Kyoto

“The Fascination of Italy: Perceptions and Images of Contemporary Japan” is the title of the conference scheduled for 1 October in Kyoto to wind up this year’s numerous celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Italian-Japanese relations. The meeting – sponsored by the Italian Embassy in Japan and organised by the Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, the […]

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27 September 2016

Iran – Potlach fascinates Tehran with ’20,000 Leagues under the Sea’

“Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea” is the title of the 3D performance that the Italian theatre company Potlach has staged in Tehran, the capital of Iran, in partnership with the “Baran Theatre”, one of the most prestigious labels in Iran’s theatre scene. The performance, which is running from 16 September, has already fascinated the […]

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26 September 2016

A piece of Afghanistan showcased at Turin’s Salone del Gusto

A piece of Afghanistan will be showcased from 22 to 26 September at Turin’s Salone del Gusto, one of the world’s most important events dedicated to food. Afghanistan will be represented by more than 300 kg of Herat Abjosh raisins, one of the traditional food products that the Slow Food Foundation classifies as being at […]

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23 September 2016

Ca’ Foscari – University in Venice dedicates a two-day event to India

The two-day conference ‘Conversations with contemporary India’ was opened at the Cá Dolfin campus of the Cá Foscari University in Venice, at the presence of Indian Ambassador to Italy, Anil Wadhwa. The meeting, organised by the Venetian University in partnership with the Italian Embassy in New Delhi, with the sponsorship of the Ministry for Foreign […]

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22 September 2016

Australia – Piero Addis and his shoots from high above in the exhibition “Blue Codes blue”

The Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney will host “Blue Codes blue” by Piero Addis. The exhibition, running from 6 October to 3 November, is curated by David Galloway and comprised of 10 works rivisited in blue specifically for Sydney. The “Blue Codes” can be traced back to the tradition of the sketchbooks in which travelling […]

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Press Releases

19 September 2016

Italy condemns Kashmir terror attack. Minister Gentiloni offers his condolences

Italy strongly condemns yesterday’s terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni offers his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the Indian authorities. Gentiloni also confirmed Italy’s solidarity with India in a common fight against terrorism to promote peace and security in the world.

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19 September 2016

Italy-China – “New Media to Promote the Countries’ Economic Systems”

The Farnesina hosted today “Italy and China – New Media to Promote the Countries’ Economic Systems”. The event, organised by Uni-Italia in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), China Radio International and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, was dedicated to the cooperation between the two Countries in the […]

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Press Releases

13 September 2016

Minister Gentiloni holds a telephone conversation with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida​

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, had a telephone conversation with Japanese Foreign Minister, Fumio Kishida. During the conversation, Minister Kishida expressed great concern for the unprecedented frequency of North Korea’s nuclear tests and missile launches, also towards Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone​. Mr. Kishida called to the international community to give […]

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9 September 2016

The People’s Democratic Republic of Korea: Italy expresses its strongest condemnation for the new nuclear test

“Italy expresses its strongest condemnation for the new nuclear test conducted today by the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea which poses a threat to Asia and world peace   Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paolo Gentiloni, said.  The test represents a new clear violation of the related resolutions of the Security Council of the United Nations and a […]

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8 September 2016

Pakistan – Italian artist paints mural for Karachi airport

Italian artist Maurizio Boscheri has painted a mural at the Jinnah International Airport. Italy’s diplomatic mission in Pakistan pointed out that all passengers leaving the airport will be able to see the mural and be reminded of the deep bonds of friendship between the two countries. Pakistan’s national animal, the markhor, stands out at the […]

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8 September 2016

China – Italy guest of honour at China Investment and Trade Fair

Italy is the guest of honour of the 20th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), which will open in Xiamen tomorrow. Fifteen top Italian companies will take part in the fair, along with an institutional delegation led by Italy’s Undersecretary of State for Economic Development, Ivan Scalfarotto. The president of the Italian Trade Agency, […]

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6 September 2016

La Scala’s second Seoul concert features exceptional cast of singers

Milan’s Teatro alla Scala performed its second concert at Seoul’s Lotte World Theater with a cast of exceptional singers. The La Scala orchestra, again conducted by Maestro Chung, performed Giuseppe Verdi’s ‘Simon Boccanegra’ in concert form. The cast included Simone Piazzolla (as Boccanegra), Carmen Giannattasio (as Amelia), Fabio Sartori (as Gabriele Adorno), in the leading […]

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