The Ambassador of Italy to the USA, Armando Varricchio, visits New York (13-14 July 2020)
Washington, July 14 2020. Armando Varricchio, Ambassador of Italy to the USA, visited New York, the city symbolizing the United States during the height of the pandemic and at the center of the gradual economic recovery in America. “After the lockdowns, I wanted to resume my regular visits around the US starting from New York […]
Read moreAmbassador Varricchio takes part in a discussion organized by the Atlantic Council on post-Covid scenarios: Italy has responded to the crisis, looking at the future in order to build more resilient societies. Collaboration with the US and the EU is fundamental.
Washington, July 7 2020. The Ambassador of Italy Armando Varricchio participated today in a discussion organized by the Atlantic Council on post-Covid-19 scenarios. In addition to the coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Deborah Birx, the Ambassadors of the ten leading democracies in the world (so-called D-10 *) joined the discussion. For the first […]
Read moreThe Italian Embassy celebrates Pride Month – Capital Pride with a virtual initiative on Twitter and Instagram
Washington DC (June 16 2020). On the occasion of Pride Month – Capital Pride (4-15 June 2020), the Embassy of Italy, together with those of Argentina, Canada, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Norway, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, with the participation of the State Department and the Digital Diplomacy Coalition (DDC) […]
Read more°Fare Cinema” initiative, 2020 edition (15-21 june)
Rome, June 12 2020.From 15th to 21st June 2020, the third edition of “Fare Cinema” will take place, a review of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation that promotes Italian cinema and the film industry of our country in the world. Realized in collaboration with RAI, MiBACT, Italian Trade Agency, Istituto Luce-Cinecittà and […]
Read moreFlights from the USA to Italy
Washington, June 12, 2020. Alitalia has announced it will resume direct flights from Boston to Rome (FCO) as of July 16, 2020. See the press release. The Embassy reminds that Italians wishing to return to Italy will have to comply with the provisions adopted by the Italian authorities for the containment of the contagion. For more […]
Read moreAmbassador Armando Varricchio speaks with Kimberly Reed, Chairman of Ex-Im Bank, about US proposals in support of Italian companies.
Washington, June 9, 2020. The Ambassador of Italy Armando Varricchio discussed with Kimberly Reed, Chairman of the EX-IM Bank proposals for operational collaboration in support of the Italian companies. The call is a direct follow-up to the actions envisaged by President Trump’s April 10 Memorandum for assistance to Italy, specifically tailored for support to the […]
Read moreThe Ambassador of Italy to the US, Armando Varricchio attends the G7 Youth Summit (Y7).
Washington, June 4, 2020. The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Armando Varricchio took part today in the G7 Youth Summit (Y7) which brings together young and emerging leaders from G7 countries every year to talk about the main economic, political, social and security issues at the world level. The event, organized by Young […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio co-chairs the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Small Group
Rome, June 4 2020. A videoconference was held this afternoon with the 32 members of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Small Group, co-chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, and the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. The virtual meeting allowed those present to reaffirm their support for the […]
Read moreUSA. Italy’s institutional network in the USA virtual meeting (June 2, 2020).
Washington, June 2, 2020. The Embassy of Italy in Washington organized an exceptional virtual meeting with institutions representing Italy’s “Sistema Italia” in the United States on a day as symbolic as June 2 to reflect on the developments of recent months, and to discuss plans for the future together. The Embassy, Consulates, Italian Trade & […]
Read moreThe #Italystaystrong fundraising campaign launched by the Embassy and ISSNAF collects fund in excess of half a million dollars (June 2, 2020).
Washington June 2, 2020. The #Italystaystrong fundraising campaign launched by the Embassy of Italy in Washington and by the Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation (ISSNAF, www.issnaf.org), and supported by an intense promotional activity run by the diplomatic-consular network in the United States went beyond the target of half a million dollars. Over […]
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