Mission of Minister Di Maio in the United Arab Emirates for Expo Dubai 2020
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, will travel today to the United Arab Emirates for a two-day mission devoted to the Italian National Day at EXPO Dubai 2020. The Minister will visit the Italian Pavilion and inaugurate the National Day (November 24), during which he will illustrate the philosophy […]
Read moreUndersecretaries Manlio Di Stefano and Benedetto Della Vedova preside over the “Cultural Industry” Sectorial Table
Undersecretaries Manlio Di Stefano and Benedetto Della Vedova presided this morning at the Table devoted to the cultural industry, attended virtually by representatives of the cultural and creative production system. The meeting was one of a series of Sectorial Tables organized by the associations of producers and other categories, for the purpose of gathering ideas […]
Read moreG7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on Belarus
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, condemn the Belarus regime’s orchestration of irregular migration across its borders. These callous acts are putting people’s lives at risk. We are united in our solidarity with […]
Read moreThe 6th “Week of Italian Cuisine in the World”
Today, 18 November, at 11.00, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, will be speaking at the launch of the 6th edition of the “Week of Italian Cuisine in the World”. Also in attendance will be Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Deputy Minister of Economic Development; Gian Marco Centinaio, Undersecretary for Agricultural, Food […]
Read moreNotice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Italy – Bahrain; Sereni initiates Joint Bilateral Commission and Business Council
Vice Minister Marina Sereni carried out a mission in the Kingdom of Bahrain. She met the Vice Prime Minister Mohammad Al Khalifa, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Director-General of the Bahraini Authority for Antiquities, Hala Al Khalifa, and the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Women, Hala Al Ansari. The […]
Read morePresidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
After more than twenty years, Italy once again takes its turn for a semester at the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, the most important international organization on the European continent to work for the defense of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, thereby contributing to promote security […]
Read moreSereni at the Global Interfaith Summit: cooperation and dialogue between states and religious institutions are fundamental
Speaking in Dubai at the Global Interfaith Summit, an event hosted by the Italian Pavilion of Expo Dubai 2020, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Marina Sereni, said “Cooperation and dialogue between states and religious institutions are fundamental. During the pandemic, religious leaders raised their voices in defence of the poor and […]
Read moreArmenia and Azerbaijan
Following the new violent clashes between Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces near the international border between the two countries, Italy has welcomed the news that a ceasefire agreement, mediated by Russia, has been reached. We call on both parties to ensure that the civilian population is protected and to implement all measures to rebuild reciprocal […]
Read morePresentation of the first report on roots tourism in Italy
PRESS RELEASE Presentation of the first report on roots tourism in Italy (Sala Aldo Moro, Palazzo della Farnesina, 17 November 2021, 12 noon) Tomorrow, 17 November, at 12:00 noon, the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs Benedetto Della Vedova will present the publication “Primo rapporto sul turismo delle radici in Italia” [“First report on roots tourism in […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council
Minister Luigi Di Maio will be travelling to Brussels to participate in the EU Foreign Affairs Council tomorrow. The work will focus on the most important current issues, including recent developments in the Western Balkan region and the situation in the Sahel. Minister Di Maio will also take part in the Ministerial meeting of the […]
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