Farnesina

Press Releases

24 August 2022

Cuba. Humanitarian transport by the Italian Cooperation in response to the aftermath of the fire in Matanzas on 5 August

In response to the growing humanitarian needs recorded in Cuba following the explosions at the Matanzas thermoelectric power plant, the Italian Cooperation has arranged and organized the delivery of humanitarian aid departing from the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) in Brindisi. As such, a total of approximately 2.3 tonnes of humanitarian goods (medicines, health […]

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Press Releases

21 August 2022

Firm condemnation of the attack launched by Al Shabaab against the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu

Italy firmly condemns the attack launched by Al Shabaab against the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu, expresses its sympathy with the families of the victims and with the Somalian people and institutions and calls for the perpetrators to be quickly brought to justice. Italy remains in the forefront in combating terrorism and all forms of violent […]

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Press Releases

19 August 2022

Statement by the Foreign Ministries of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden on the Israeli raids of six Palestinian civil society organisations on 18 August 2022

We are deeply concerned by the raids which took place in the morning of 18 August, as part of a worrying reduction of space for civil society in the oPT. These actions are not acceptable. The further reduction of civil space in the oPT  remains a source of concern. We stand firm with NGOs to […]

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Press Releases

2 August 2022

Migration flows: actions by the Farnesina in North Africa, the Sahel and West Africa

With the Migration Fund, the Farnesina has launched a set of actions for a total value of 37.2 million euros as a contribution to the stabilization of migration flows in North Africa, the Sahel and West Africa. Such measure confirms Italy’s attention to the fight against the smuggling of migrants and support to the Countries most […]

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29 July 2022

Minister Luigi Di Maio and Director General Pasquale Q. Terracciano are opening the concluding session of the Conference of the Directors of Italian Cultural Institutes

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, and the Director General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy, Pasquale Quito Terracciano, are opening the concluding session of the Conference of the Directors of Italian Cultural Institutes from the Teatro San Carlo in Naples.  

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Press Releases

28 July 2022

Sport and diplomacy: the MAECI and the FIS present at the CONI “La Bellezza in un gesto”, an innovative integrated promotion format

Today, 28 July, at 6 PM, the Hall of Honour of CONI – the Italian National Olympic Committee – will host the event to launch the “La bellezza in un gesto” (“Beauty in an Act”) Project. The initiative is launched under an agreement between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the […]

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28 July 2022

Conference of the Directors of Italian Cultural Institutes

On Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July the Conference of the Directors of the Italian Cultural Institutes will be taking place at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples. The Conference provides an opportunity for dialogue on the promotion of Italian culture throughout the world, with debates, seminars and working groups. The event has a […]

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Press Releases

26 July 2022

On Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July the Directors of the network of Italian Cultural Institutes will be meeting at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples

On Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July the Conference of the Directors of the Italian Cultural Institutes will be taking place at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples. The Conference provides an opportunity for dialogue on the promotion of Italian culture throughout the world, with debates, seminars and working groups. The event has a […]

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Press Releases

25 July 2022

Strong condemnation of the capital executions carried out in Myanmar

Italy strongly condemns the capital executions carried out in Myanmar, on the basis of anti-terrorism laws which deny respect for fundamental rights and contradict the most basic legal and judiciary guaranties, and despite the repeated calls of the international community and of Italy. We express our deepest sympathy for the bereaved families; stand by the […]

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25 July 2022

Interview of the Director General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy, Pasquale Q. Terracciano

The Director General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy at the Farnesina, Pasquale Quito Terracciano, participates in the ANSA Forum titled “Italy, Cultural Superpower – The Role of the Farnesina”.  The interview, conducted by the Deputy Director of ANSA, Stefano Polli, is focused on the importance of cultural diplomacy in the promotion of Italy abroad, especially […]

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15 July 2022

Minister Luigi Di Maio opens the event “The Mediterranean Diet, a tool of Italy’s food diplomacy”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, opens the event “The Mediterranean Diet, a tool of Italy’s food diplomacy”. The event will take place in the Palatine Chapel of the Royal Palace of Caserta. The event – organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, alongside the Mediterranean Agronomic […]

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Press Releases

13 July 2022

Joint statement on Ukraine’s application against Russia at the International Court of Justice

Statement on behalf of Albania; Andorra; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Bulgaria; Canada; Croatia; Cyprus ; Czech Republic ; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Latvia; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Marshall Islands; Moldova; Monaco; Montenegro; Netherlands; New Zealand; North Macedonia; Norway; Palau; Poland; Portugal; Romania; San Marino; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; United Kingdom; United […]

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