UN General Assembly votes a resolution on a Moratorium on the death penalty
The seventh Resolution on a universal Moratorium on the death penalty was adopted by the UNGA Plenary Session on 17 December. Every two years the resolution is proposed by a group of countries, including Italy, which has always been at the forefront of this campaign. The resolution received 121 votes in favour, up from 117 […]
Read more16th session of the Italo-Russian Council on Economic, Industrial and Financial Cooperation (CIRCEIF)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, and the Minister of Trade and Industry of the Russian Federation , Denis Valentinovich Manturov, co-chair the 16th session of the Italo-Russian Council on Economic, Industrial and Financial Cooperation (CIRCEIF), convening the representatives of the two Countries’ Administrations members of the Council. The CIRCEIF […]
Read moreThe 2018 Sapienza Human Rights Award given to the CIDU
The 2018 Sapienza Human Rights Award given to the CIDU The prestigious ‘Sapienza Human Rights Award’ for 2018 was given to the Interministerial Committee for Human Rights (CIDU). The award, established by the Master in International Protection of Human Rights at the La Sapienza University of Rome in 2013, recognizes each year the outstanding contribution […]
Read moreHearing of Minister Moavero Milanesi before the joint Foreign Affairs Committees
Hearing of Minister Moavero Milanesi before the joint Foreign Affairs Committees. Minister Moavero Milanesi has reported on the results of Italy’s Presidency of the OSCE to the Chamber of Deputies. Follow the Minister’s speech:
Read morePresentation of the study “The Supply Chain of Italy’s Electricity System”
As part of the economic diplomacy activities, today the Farnesina hosts the presentation of the study “The Supply Chain of Italy’s Electricity System: an international excellence combining innovation, sustainability and shared vision”, conducted by the LUISS University Business School. At the presentation, Elettricità Futura, Italy’s major association in the electricity industry, will take stock of […]
Read moreMinister Moavero Milanesi is in Brussels to attend the European Union General Affairs Council
The Council agenda includes an orientative debate on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 and the preparation of the European Council meeting of 13 and 14 December 2018. For more information: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/it/meetings/gac/2018/12/11/
Read moreHuman Rights and Cooperation: three initiatives focused on women
The protection of human rights is a theme that is transversal to all the actions performed by the Italian Cooperation service around the world. On the international Human Rights Day, alongside the issues traditionally upheld by Italy, such as promoting a universal moratorium on the death penalty, mention should also be made of several specific […]
Read moreMinister Moavero Milanesi is in Brussels to attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council
Minister Moavero Milanesi is in Brussels to attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council The Council agenda will focus on the Western Balkans, EU cooperation with the African Union and the situation in Ukraine, Iran and Venezuela
Read moreThe Foreign Ministry’s Support: measuring its impact on the growth of the Country
‘Economic Diplomacy’ Report presented in Milan on the impact of the actions of the Foreign Ministry on enterprises abroad The ‘Economic Diplomacy’ 2018 Report was presented today in an event at the Milan headquarters of Assolombarda on the impact of the actions of the Foreign Ministry on Italian enterprises worldwide. The Report was commissioned […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 7 December: Latest global news
ESTONIA: RAIL BALTICA PROJECT. 3TI PROGETTI ITALIA S.P.A WILL DRAW UP RAIL BALTICA GUIDELINES Italian engineering company 3TI Progetti was awarded the tender from RB Rails AS to draw up guidelines for the design of the architectural, landscape and visual identity of the Rail Baltica project, in association with SBS Engineering Group. 3TI will draw […]
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