Fifth annual session of the joint committe for development cooperation
Today the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation hosted the fifth annual session of the Joint Committe for Development Cooperation. The session was chaired for the first time by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, accompanied by Deputy Minister Emanuela Del Re. The Joint Committe approved a set of initiatives accounting […]
Read moreScalfarotto attends the Milan – Shanghai Furniture Show
Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto attended the inauguration of the Milan-Shanghai Furniture Show which since its inception in 2016 has represented a major opportunity to promote Italian craftsmanship, interior decoration and design in China. This year’s edition marks the highlight of the programme of institutional events that celebrate the 40th anniversary of the twinning between the two […]
Read moreUndersecretary Manlio Di Stefano presents the practical handbook for Italian detainees abroad
The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs and International cooperation, Manlio Di Stefano, presented today, at the Farnesina, the publication “Italian Detainees Abroad – Practical Handbook for Consular Assistance”, supported by the Director General for Italians Abroad, Luigi Maria Vignali, and the Head of the Department of the Penitentiary Administration of the Ministry of Justice, Francesco Basentini. […]
Read moreScalfarotto focuses on trade in Shanghai While on a mission to Shanghai
Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto inaugurated the new premises of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China. “It is an important presence which fosters the internationalization of the over 1,200 Italian businesses that operate in Shanghai – a market with a great potential,” said the Undersecretary. With regards to the circular economy, Undersecretary Scalfarotto took part in […]
Read moreVenice: Deputy Minister Sereni at Unesco: plan to protect world heritage from climate change
“The footage from Venice reminds us about the threats whichclimate change poses to the world’s cultural heritage. Through Venice’s tragic experience we intend to call the attention on all the assets of our common heritage that are being threatened, but which do not make headlines. Climate change threatens social stability, cultural traditions and, eventually, international security,” […]
Read moreThe Foreign Ministry supports the solidarity initiatives launched for Venice
The Foreign Ministry has decided to sponsor initiatives to support the population and the artistic and cultural heritage of the city of Venice, by endorsing to the fund raiser promoted by the Mayor, Luigi Brugnaro. “What happens in Venice is a concern for the Government. As the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I intend to activate […]
Read moreItalian exports continue to grow
Italian exports jumped 6.2% in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. Once again, exports grew more than the other GDP components. After the record year of 2017, our trade balance recorded a positive figure of over 35 billion euros between January and September of this year. The highest growth in Italian exports was in […]
Read moreParticipation by Deputy Minister Marina Sereni at the UNESCO Conference
Representing the Italian Government, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Marina Sereni will go to Paris on Monday, 18 November to take part in the 40th session of the UNESCO General Conference taking place in the French Capital from 12 to 27 November 2019. She will also give a presentation. The General Conference gathers all the […]
Read moreDi Stefano in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Hon. Manlio Di Stefano ended his diplomatic mission to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan today; the mission was to promote the country in Central Asia and renew bilateral relations with both countries. Di Stefano discussed the great challenge of Eurasian connectivity and the recent ratification and […]
Read moreScalfarotto in Tokyo on the second stop of his mission to Japan
After the stop in Osaka, Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto attended the 31st General Assembly of the Italy-Japan Business Group today in Tokyo. The two-day event of meetings and debates is an important forum for the economic and trade relations between Italy and Japan. In the morning, the Undersecretary met with the Vice Minister of Economy, Trade […]
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