Italy-China: Undersecretary Di Stefano on an agreement for the production of electric cars in Emilia-Romagna
Today, Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano was present at the virtual ceremony for the signing of the agreement between FAW, China’s largest car manufacturer and Silk EV, a car engineering and design company, for an investment of over one billion euros for the design, engineering and production of high-end full electric and plug-in cars in Emilia […]
Read moreEurope; Ms Sereni, from Ponza the message for a strong integration between the Mediterranean shores
“The beautiful island of Ponza, together with Ventotene, thanks to Altiero Spinelli’s Manifesto, represents a very important symbol in the construction of European Integration, precious corners of the Mediterranean where a strong idea was born, a pillar that has marked and marks the history of our continent”. This was stated by Deputy Minister Marina Sereni, […]
Read moreTunisia: Sereni, interview with Under-Secretary Ennaifer on Libya, immigration, and bilateral relations
Vice Minister Marina Sereni had today a telephone conversation with the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tunisia, Selma Ennaifer.After recalling the excellent state of relations between the two countries, the Vice Minister, together with her Tunisian colleague, analysed the situation of their respective countries in the light of the Covid-19 […]
Read moreThe Foreign Ministry continues its work to repatriate compatriots: so far 79,000 have returned, over 3,000 in the last week.
The Foreign Ministry, also through the foreign network of Embassies and Consulates, continues to work tirelessly to ensure the safe repatriation of all compatriots who were stranded abroad during the pandemic. Since the beginning of the emergency, more than 79 thousand compatriots from 117 countries have returned to Italy with the assistance of the Ministry, […]
Read moreNote by the Foreign Ministry – Minister Di Maio takes part in the informal high-level meeting of the UN Security Council
This afternoon, the Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio participated in the informal high-level meeting of the Security Council of the United Nations, organised by the Estonian Presidency to mark the 75th Anniversary of the End of Word War II in Europe. The victory over nazi-fascism was achieved thanks to a collective effort grounded on the […]
Read moreDi Stefano opens the National Day of Wine and Olive Oil Culture
Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano opened today the National Day of Wine and Olive Oil Culture. Di Stefano was live on Facebook on the page of the Italian Sommellier Association. In his speech, Di Stefano highlighted how, since the first signs of emergency, the institutional activity of the MAECI (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Economics and Finance) […]
Read moreCOVID19- Ms Del Re to Associazione Coscioni: to defeat the virus, everyone must have access to scientific progress
The Deputy Minister Emanuela Del Re spoke today at the webinar of the Association Luca Coscioni, on the theme “Coronavirus, science and rights: facing the emergency, preparing the future”, on the occasion of Europe Day. The Deputy Minister recalled how Italy is responsibly engaged in the global response to COVID-19, according to the principles […]
Read moreCOVID-19: Del Re participates in Development Ministers meeting to support vulnerable countries
Vice Minister Del Re participated by videoconference in a meeting of Development Ministers of a group of nations leading in contributions to the pandemic global response in support of the most vulnerable countries. The meeting, convened on a British-Canadian initiative, aimed to establish a platform for discussion on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 emergency […]
Read morePress Release – Libya
Italy strongly condemns yet another attack by Haftarian forces against civilians which also hit the area around the Italian Ambassador’s residence causing at least two deaths. These attacks are unacceptable and denote contempt for international law and human life.
Read moreNota Farnesina – Conversation between Minister Luigi Di Maio and the Lebanese Foreign Minister, Nassif Hitti
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with the Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Nassif Hitti. The focus of the conversation – in addition to Covid-19 emergency, regional issues and bilateral economic cooperation – was the confirmation of Italy’s continued support to Lebanese institutions. […]
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