Canada: Italy participates in the CANSEC
On 30 May 2018, the Italian Ambassador in Canada, Claudio Taffuri, participated in the opening ceremony of the CANSEC – Canada’s Global Defence and Security Tradeshow in Ottawa – accompanied by the Defence Attaché, Major General Luca Goretti. CANSEC is Canada’s most important tradeshow in the defence sector and presents the most innovative solutions offered […]
Read moreGRANTS FOR FOREIGN CITIZENS AWARDED BY THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-2019.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants in favor of foreign citizens not residing in Italy and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE)* for the academic year 2018-2019 in order to foster international cultural, scientific and technological cooperation, to promote Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Protecting and upholding the rights of women and promoting the fight against any form of discrimination and gender-based violence are Italy’s priorities in the action it carries out, also at the international level. On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Farnesina wishes to reaffirm its firm commitment […]
Read moreMinister Monsef discusses ways to advance gender equality with Undersecretary of State of Italy
September 15, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario – Status of Women Canada Through meaningful engagement with our partners around the world, Canada can help address the many challenges women face globally and at home.The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, met and discussed a wide range of gender issues with Ms. Maria Elena Boschi, […]
Read moreAmbassador Claudio Taffuri with Minister François-Philippe Champagne in Montreal to celebrate CETA’s provisional application
Montreal, September 21 – The Canadian Minister of International Trade, Hon. François-Philippe Champagne celebrated with the Ambassadors of the EU countries the provisional application of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which allows the provisions included in the agreement to be applied pending its entry into force with ratification by all EU member states. […]
Read moreINVICTUS GAMES – Toronto 2017: The Ambassador of Italy to Canada, H.E. Claudio Taffuri, welcomes the Italian team
On the occasion of the INVICTUS GAMES opening ceremony, the Italian team was received by the Ambassador of Italy in Canada, H.E. Claudio Taffuri, along with the Consul General in Toronto, Giuseppe Pastorelli, and the Adviser to the Italian Chief of Defense Staff on Defense Policy, Vice Admiral Carlo Massagli, on behalf of the Chief […]
Read moreAward for Italian researchers and startups operating abroad
Call for applications The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced the second annual Award for Italian researchers and startups operating abroad. The award includes two categories: The “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” to recognize an eminent Italian scientist who, in performing his/her research abroad, has made a remarkable contribution to the […]
Read moreConference of the Ambassadors in Milan
“Milan is Italy’s economic capital and this is why we have decided to close the 12th Conference of Ambassadors in this city, which has a great symbolic value for economic diplomacy, an instrument that is being increasingly leveraged to obtain important tangible results, which are estimated to contribute 1% to the Country’s GDP. After analysing […]
Read more12th Conference of Italian Ambassadors (Rome, Milan, 24-27 July 2017)
“The 12th Conference of Italian Ambassadors is a great opportunity to debate and reflect on how the Foreign Ministry, through its diplomatic and consular network, can increasingly represent value added for security and growth not only at national, but also at European level. Speaking at the conference will also be my French and Spanish colleagues, […]
Read moreMinister Alfano at Amatrice with Justin Trudeau
“The visit by a Head of Government of the G7 to Amatrice is, without doubt, a gesture of great sensitivity towards the people who have been struck by an extremely violent earthquake that has upturned their lives, as well as clear evidence of the friendship that binds Italy to Canada. In addition to expressing the […]
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