International conference on inter-religious dialogue at the Farnesina
The 800th anniversary of the presence of the Franciscans in the Holy Land has provided the cue for a reflection on the role that inter-religious dialogue plays in creating a peaceful, inclusive society. Today, an international conference is being held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on “Inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue in promoting […]
Read moreAnnual Conference of the Italian Cultural Institutes
“Italy’s artistic heritage and cultural tradition are almost unmatched in the world. But also innovation and creativity are distinctive traits of being Italian: these are the grounds on which we must continue working,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation when addressing the directors of the 83 Italian Cultural Institutes in the world, […]
Read moreConferenza annuale degli Istituti Italiani di Cultura
“Il patrimonio artistico e la tradizione culturale dell’Italia hanno pochi eguali al mondo. Ma anche l’innovazione e la creatività sono tratti distintivi dell’essere italiani: su queste basi dobbiamo continuare a lavorare”. Così il ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Angelino Alfano, ai direttori degli 83 Istituti Italiani di cultura nel mondo, riuniti da […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 19 December: Latest global news
Turkey: single help-desk for international investors opened in Istanbul A new help-desk for international investors has been opened in the premises of the Istanbul office of the Development Agency. The announcement was made by the Turkish Minister of Development, Lütfi Elvan, who explained that the office will be dedicated to streamlining and speeding up bureaucratic […]
Read moreComunicato Congiunto dell’ 8a Riunione Congiunta del Comitato Governativo Italia-Cina
(18 dicembre 2017, Pechino) 1.Su invito del Ministro degli Affari Esteri della Repubblica Popolare Cinese, Wang Yi, il Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale della Repubblica Italiana, Angelino Alfano, ha effettuato una visita ufficiale nella Repubblica Popolare Cinese il 18 e 19 dicembre 2017. 2.I due Ministri hanno passato in rassegna i […]
Read moreThe Turandot and Marco Polo programmes
The number of Chinese students taking part in the Marco Polo and Turandot programmes has doubled since 2009, increasing from 1,099 to 2,178, as was illustrated at the Conference held at the Farnesina on 15 December. The two government programmes were established to boost scientific cooperation between Italy and Asia, and increase the number of Chinese […]
Read moreThe Minister’s agenda in the week from 11 to 17 December
Economic diplomacy, relations with Latin America, followed by a trip to Beijing “A train with a known destination; the element of speed is the only one that remains open,” is the metaphor with which Minister Angelino Alfano described the election process in Libya after talking with the general from Cyrenaica, Khalifa Haftar, at the Farnesina […]
Read moreTask Force minori contesi, nuova riunione alla Farnesina
Si è tenuta alla Farnesina, presso la Direzione Generale per gli Italiani all’Estero, una nuova riunione della Task Force minori contesi, alla quale hanno partecipato rappresentanti dei Ministeri della Giustizia e dell’Interno. Nel corso del confronto sono state individuate linee operative per un’efficace gestione dei numerosi casi che vedono tanti minori sottratti ai loro genitori […]
Read moreThe Crisis Management Unit of the Farnesina, along with ENAC and Assaeroporti, renew their campaign to “travel safely” abroad
The Crisis Management Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, along with ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and Assaeroporti (Italian Airport Management Association), have renewed and extended their safety information campaign for travellers. It reminds Italians who are planning to travel abroad on holiday to consult the “Viaggiaresicuri.it” portal and register with […]
Read moreG7 Financial Report on Food Security and Nutrition
Under the leadership of the Italian Presidency of the G7, for the first time, the Food Security Working Group of the G7 has produced the G7 Financial Report on Food Security and Nutrition. Building on the work on food security and nutrition of the German (2015) and Japanese (2016) Presidencies of the G7, the Report […]
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