Notice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Tunisia
Italy has noted with interest that Tunisian President Kais Saied has announced the launch of a programme of political and constitutional reforms and deadlines that should hopefully culminate in new legislative elections. Italy invites the Tunisian authorities to continue towards the complete re-establishment of the rule of law and democratic normality through inclusive, transparent, and […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio meets with the Foreign Minister of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Najla Al Mangush
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, today held talks with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Najla Al Mangush. The Ministers reaffirmed the strategic nature of relations between Italy and Libya and the shared desire to continue strengthening the bilateral partnership. They reviewed the […]
Read moreAdvancing EU accession negotiations with Serbia
Today, the Intergovernmental Conference between the European Union and Serbia opened the group of negotiating chapters with Belgrade on the Green Agenda and sustainable connectivity. Serbia’s rapprochement with Brussels continues, with progress certified by the European Commission. A result made possible also thanks to the firm determination shown by Italy in supporting the European perspective […]
Read morePresentation of the candidacy of Rome as the host city for World Expo 2030
JOINT COMMUNIQUE MAECI (MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION) – MUNICIPALITY OF ROME – WORLD EXPO 2030 NOMINATION COMMITTEE On Tuesday 14 December the 169th General Assembly of BIE (Bureau International des Expositions) took place in virtual mode. The delegates, representing the 170 member states, were present at the first presentation by the city […]
Read moreThe final part begins of the ‘Destinazione Export’ regional roadshow for export-orientated SMEs
A series of 4 virtual meetings for SMEs wishing to know more about tools and strategies to support exports, all available via the portal Export.gov.it Rome, 14 December 2021 – At its conclusion, the first “Destinazione Export” regional roadshow (promoted by MAECI – the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and organised by ICE – […]
Read more10th Steering Committee for Business Internationalisation
Directing the modernisation of production structures towards digitalisation and environmental sustainability, thanks also to the resources made available to the Foreign Ministry under the NRRP (amounting to EUR 1.2 billion) and for enhancing the entrepreneurship of young people, women and companies in southern Italy; promoting innovation and supporting start-ups on international markets; unlocking the potential […]
Read moreItaly to chair the OECD Ministerial Council in 2022
Italy will lead the OECD in 2022. The member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development have designated Italy to chair the next meeting of the OECD Ministerial Council. Italy will lead the reflection among the 38 member countries of the organisation – bringing together the most advanced market economies on the planet […]
Read moreVice Minister Sereni chairs the 7th plenary meeting of the National Council for Development Cooperation (CNCS)
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Marina Sereni, chaired the seventh plenary meeting of the National Council for Development Cooperation (CNCS), a body established pursuant to article 16 of Law 125/2014, which brings together over 54 of the main public and private players, both profit and non-profit, operating in the world of cooperation. […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, isin Brussels today to take part in the Council of Foreign Ministers of the European Union. On the agenda is an in-depth debate on EU-Africa relations, which will discuss issues related to security, development and dialogue in the multilateral context. The Council will then […]
Read moreG7 statement on Russia and Ukraine
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, are united in our condemnation of Russia’s military build-up and aggressive rhetoric towards Ukraine. We call on Russia to de-escalate, pursue diplomatic channels, and abide by its […]
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