Della Vedova: Istanbul Convention, Italy’s reference point for combating gender violence
Deputy Minister Benedetto Della Vedova took part today in the resettlement meeting, within the framework of the Government formed by Mario Draghi, of the Steering Committee provided for by the National Strategic Plan on male violence against women.The Steering Committee, chaired by the Minister for Equal Opportunities and the Family, Elena Bonetti, has the function […]
Read moreSereni chairs the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation
The second meeting in 2021 of the Joint Development Cooperation Committee, the decision-making body that decides on development cooperation matters, was held today. The meeting was chaired, for the first time since taking on responsibility for development cooperation, by the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Marina Sereni. The Committee was attended, as voting members, by […]
Read moreNOTICE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Satisfaction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the conduct of elections in Albania
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the conduct of the elections in Albania on Sunday, 25 April. Italy praises the excellent organisation of the electoral process, as indicated by the OSCE/ODIHR in its preliminary report. In particular, the professionalism and transparency demonstrated by the Central Electoral Commission and its Commissioner Ilirjan Celibashi. Complaints of […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Di Stefano speaks at the webinar on “Intellectual property serving companies in foreign markets”
On the occasion of the World Intellectual Property Day, Deputy Minister Manlio Di Stefano has spoken at the webinar held today on “Intellectual Property serving companies in foreign markets” organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the ICE Agency. While opening the event, the Deputy Minister has said: “Almost half of Italy’s GDP and […]
Read moreTalks between Deputy Minister Della Vedova and the norwegian Secretary of State Halvorsen
Today Deputy Minister Benedetto Della Vedova has met, by videoconference, with the Norwegian Secretary of State, Audun Halvorsen. The two counterparts first agreed to give continuity to the political dialogue , within the framework of the excellent bilateral relations, and deepen further economic cooperation prospects, especially in the most innovative sectors, such as green energy. The meeting has also focused on cooperation […]
Read moreNote Russian Federation
We have learned with deep regret of the decision of the Russian Federation to expel the Deputy Naval Attaché of the Italian Embassy in Moscow with 24 hours notice. We consider the decision unfounded and unjust because taken in retaliation to a legitimate measure adopted by the Italian authorities in defence of their own security.
Read moreDeputy Minister Di Stefano inaugurates the first “sectorial task force” between Italian and German trade fair systems
Deputy Minister Di Stefano today inaugurated the first “sectoral task force” between the Italian and German trade fair systems in the context of the “DRUPA Digital” trade fair, Germany’s main event dedicated to printing machinery. The meeting is part of a series of opportunities for discussion that will involve the respective trade associations of various […]
Read moreDella Vedova at the UN: urban security and safety requires the guarantee of human rights
Deputy Minister Della Vedova has participated today, with a video message, in the High-level Debate on Urban Safety, at the UN General Assembly. The event, held in a hybrid format, has been organized to implement Resolution No. 75/196 on strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, for which Italy was one of the sponsoring countries. The debate, introduced by […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Di Stefano: satisfaction about imminent reopening of the trade fair sector
Deputy Minister Di Stefano today inaugurated the first “sectoral task force” between the Italian and German trade fair systems in the context of the “DRUPA Digital” trade fair, Germany’s main event dedicated to printing machinery. The meeting is part of a series of opportunities for discussion that will involve the respective trade associations of various […]
Read moreDella Vedova at OSCE: human rights and fundamental freedoms are crucial to society’s resilience
Deputy Minister Benedetto Della Vedova participated today in the closing session of the annual OSCE-wide Counter-Terrorism Conference, organised by the Swedish OSCE Chairmanship in cooperation with the OSCE Secretariat’s Transnational Threats Department. The Conference focused on the root causes of violent extremism and radicalisation, the tools available to States to prevent and counter the phenomenon […]
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