Asia e Oceania

Press Releases

16 August 2017

Alfano: “Emergency contributions to Nepal and Sierra Leone”

“Italy has decided to send an immediate sign of solidarity to the people of Nepal and of Sierra Leone to at least partially contribute to alleviating their terrible distress and grief caused by the recent mudslides,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. Minister Alfano added: “The Italian Cooperation service has […]

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Press Releases

14 August 2017

Alfano: “We are close to the people of Nepal after the violent flood that tragically struck the Country”

“We are close to the people of Nepal after the violent flood that tragically struck the Country,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. He continued: “The Foreign Ministry, through the Crisis Unit and the Consulate General in Calcutta, has taken immediate action to provide all the assistance possible to our […]

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Press Releases

13 August 2017

Flooding in Nepal: Foreign Ministry at work to provide assistance to Italian citizens

Following the violent flooding in Nepal, the Foreign Ministry, through its Crisis Unit and the Consulate General in Calcutta, immediately got to work to provide the best possible assistance to the Italians affected. The Foreign Ministry is in constant contact with the local authorities and several Italian citizens have already been brought to safety by […]

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Press Releases

9 August 2017

Alfano: “Condolences for the victims of the earthquake in China”

“I express my sympathy to the families of the victims of the earthquake that has struck the Chinese province of Sichuan and I wish a prompt recovery to the people injured. I would like to convey the condolences of Italy to the Government of China,” affirmed the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino […]

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2 August 2017

Tokyo – Japanese history teachers to discover Italian art at the Italian Embassy

Italian culture and art captivate Japan. A group of history teachers coming from several Japanese high schools gathered at the Italian Embassy to see and admire the works of art hosted in the Embassy and in the Residence’s garden. Lorenzo Morini, Chargé d’Affaires of the Italian Embassy, welcomed the distinguished guests, who expressed their sincere […]

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1 August 2017

Astana – Renewables, Friuli to support Kazakhstan with waste treatment plants

The exhibition  “Futurismo e Velocità. La velocità in terra e nell’aria”, [Futurism and Speed. Speed on the ground and in the air], organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Lima in conjunction with the Museum of Italian Art, will close its doors on 6 August. Curated by Maurizio Scudiero, it showcases fifty works by several […]

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1 August 2017

Moscow – Books, Gleb Smirnov explores “The Metaphysics of Venice”​

The book entitled “La metafisica di Venezia” (“The Metaphysics of Venice”) by art historian Gleb Smirnov will be presented at the Musejon Centre of the “A.S. Puškin” Museum on 3 August at 7 p.m. as part of the exhibition “Venice during the Renaissance: Tiziano, Tintoretto, Veronese”, running until 20 August at Moscow’s figurative art museum. […]

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27 July 2017

Astana – The future of energy at the Expo: Friuli in Kazakhstan

Italy’s ​Friuli Venezia Giulia Region is participating in Expo 2017 Future Energy taking place in Astana, Kazakhstan, from 30 July to 5 August. The Italian region will represent a Smart Land focusing on the future of energy and strongly committed to innovate in all sectors. Inside the Italian Pavilion, the Region will present its best […]

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Press Releases

21 July 2017

Alfano: “Italy makes emergency contributions in Afghanistan, Somalia, South Sudan and Palestine”

“In order to tackle the most serious humanitarian crises, we have arranged for a 9-million-euro humanitarian aid package through the Italian Cooperation service to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population Afghanistan, Somalia, South Sudan and Palestine,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, specifying that the aid interventions are to […]

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20 July 2017

Astana – Piedmont takes centre state at Expo Future Energy

Piedmont will take centre stage at the International Expo2017 Future Energy in Astana (Kazakhstan) on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 July. The event, organised under the supervision of the Italian Embassy, will be attended by the representatives of top-ranking national and international agencies such as the Ministry of Defence, the Italian Space Agency, Geodata and […]

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Press Releases

18 July 2017

Presentation at the Farnesina of the Report “China 2017. Corporate Scenarios and Perspectives”

“In 2016, trade between Italy and China exceeded 38 billion euros, with our exports worth over 11 billion euros, up 6% from the previous year. Italy is the third European destination for Chinese investments with 168 Chinese groups already investing in Italy, especially in partnership with Italian companies, employing 21,000 people and generating a turnover […]

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Accreditation Notices

14 July 2017

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE ­- Presentation of the 8th edition of the Annual Report “China 2017. Corporate Scenarios and Perspectives” (Farnesina, 18 July 2017)

On Tuesday, 18 July 2017, at 10:30 a.m., the Farnesina will host the presentation of the 8th edition of the Annual Report: “China in 2017 – Corporate Scenarios and Perspectives”, elaborated by the Centre of Studies for Enterprises of the Italy-China Foundation (CeSIF). The annual Report, published by the Italy-China Foundation, is among the most […]

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