Asia e Oceania

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24 April 2018

Italian Economic Diplomacy 24 April: latest global news

CHINA: BUSINESS MISSION IN CHINESE PROVINCES DALIAN AND QINGDAO, 18-21 JUNE 2018 The Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and Confindustria, with the support of the Bank of China, are organising a mission for small and medium-sized enterprises to selected Chinese Provinces as part of the Italy-China Business Forum (BFIC). The mission will take place between 18 […]

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Diplomatic Network

23 April 2018

A musical evening – “The Myth of Stradivarius”

Villa Berg hosted an exceptional concert on Friday last. The event marked the ending of an exhibition entitled “The Myth of Stradivarius”, hosted by the Russian National Music Museum. Jointly organized by the Russian National Music Museum, the Violin Museum of Cremona and the Fondazione Antonio Stradivari, the exhibition showcased 15 masterpieces by Amati, Guarnieri, […]

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Diplomatic Network

23 April 2018

Japan: the ‘I borghi più belli d’Italia’ Association in Tokyo

An event entitled ‘I borghi più belli d’Italia’, organised by the Italian Embassy and the tourist agency ENIT, was held in the Terrada Art Complex, on Tennozu Isle south of Tokyo as part of ‘Italia, amore mio!’, the largest festival dedicated to Italy in Japan, promoted by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ICCJ). […]

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Press Releases

21 April 2018

NORTH KOREA. Minister Alfano on the statements by Kim Jong-un

“The statements coming from North Korea on the suspension of nuclear tests and the launch of ballistic missiles and the closing of a site constitute a positive development and a step in the right direction,” said Minister Alfano, before departing for Toronto to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting. “I hope they will favour the […]

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Diplomatic Network

19 April 2018

The “Italian-Thai Friendship Sculpture”

The Italian Embassy will donate a 3-metre-high contemporary sculpture in bronze to the city of Bangkok to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two Countries. The sculpture, entitled “Italian-Thai Friendship Sculpture”, will be situated in Lumpini Park, the capital’s largest park. The sculpture was designed by Komsan Phetsit, the winner of a […]

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Events

18 April 2018

Fourth edition of the WeWorld Index

Giro: “The social and economic inclusion of women, young girls and boys and adolescents in Developing Countries is the focus of Italian Cooperation” Presentation fourth edition of the WeWorld Index “The social and economic inclusion of women, young girls and boys and adolescents in Developing Countries is the focus of Italian Cooperation, starting with health, […]

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Diplomatic Network

9 April 2018

Italian fashion in Seoul

“Viva Italia!” – Italian fashion showcased in Seoul for a year. Seoul’s Foreign Trade Agency, with the support of the Italian Embassy and Ministry for Economic Development, last 6 April launched an event to promote Italian high-end men’s fashionwear at the “Galleria Department Store” of Seoul entitled “Viva Italia!”. The event aims to showcase, over […]

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Diplomatic Network

9 April 2018

Tokyo The Italian Embassy in Tokyo will host the Academy of Brera.

The challenge to put the Academy of Brera at the centre of Milan’s cultural life, was the theme of an event organised by the Italian Embassy in Tokyo, featuring a presentation on the museum’s new set-up by its newly appointed  British-Canadian director, James M. Bradburne. The Brera Picture Gallery and the National Library [Pinacoteca and […]

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Diplomatic Network

9 April 2018

Afghanistan, Italy stands by Army women

The women in the ranks of the Afghan Army will be able to count on a healthcare facility expressly customised to their needs, in order to protect their right to health and assure them a balanced advancement in their professional career and family life. This was made possible thanks to an 8.5-million-dollar contribution that Italy […]

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Diplomatic Network

4 April 2018

Luciano Fabro at the 21st Biennale of Sydney

The 21st Biennale of Sydney, whose theme this year will be SUPERPOSITION: Equilibrium and Engagement and will be running from 16 March to 11 June 2018 in numerous galleries and locations in Sydney and will display several works by Italian conceptual artist and writer Luciano Fabro (1936-2007). Fabro dedicated his whole artistic career to redefining the artistic potential of sculpture by using a […]

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Press Releases

29 March 2018

Minister Angelino Alfano meets with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov

“Our bilateral relations are excellent: the frequency of our meetings testifies to the dynamism and promising potential of our partnership,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, on commenting the meeting he had at the Farnesina with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Elmar Mammadyarov. He continued: “Our economic and commercial partnership is grounded […]

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Diplomatic Network

26 March 2018

The Italian Ambassador visits the Lampi Island Marine National Park

The Italian Ambassador, Pier Giorgio Aliberti, visited Kawthaung and the Lampi Island Marine National Park, in the south of Myanmar, where the Italian NGO Istituto Oikos implemented the project titled “COAST – Building Local Capacity for Conservation and Tourism Development in Myeik Archipelago”, financed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Istituto […]

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