Italy and Pakistan have unanimity of views on several issues of global importance: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy and Pakistan have unanimity of views on several issues of global importance, and mutual cooperation in all the fields has been on the rise. He said recently the ultimate Italy-Pakistan Mixed Economic Commission took place in Islamabad, where the two […]

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Pakistani students can get international degrees from Italian universities at low cost: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistani students can get international degrees from the Italian universities at low cost. Given that about 30,000-35,000 students go abroad to study every six months, countries are interested in attracting students from Pakistan. Until recent times, Italian universities taught in the national […]

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Italy has emerged as Pakistan’s largest source of workers’ remittances from EU: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy has emerged as Pakistan’s largest source of workers’ remittances from the European Union and the second largest in Europe after the United Kingdom, as per Pakistan’s envoy to Italy. He said Italy has been playing a pivotal role in Pakistan’s socio-economic […]

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Pakistan included in Italian Seasonal Work Visa Programme for 2022: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan had been included in the Italian Seasonal Work Visa Programme for 2022 by Italy. He said this would provide many opportunities to the Pakistani workers in agriculture and services sector to work in Italy. He added that Italian government has […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese attends joint sitting of parliament

Staff writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week attended the joint sitting of the parliament which was addressed by the President Arif Alvi. The always well-dressed envoy looked prominent in the guest gallery as the President started the new parliamentary year. Foreign diplomats of various countries posted in Pakistan also attended […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese pledges cooperation to promote Pakistani business, economic interests in international market

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese pledged cooperation in promoting business and economic interests of Pakistan in the international market. He made the remarks while speaking at a dinner reception organised by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) for foreign diplomats. Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said that Italy was investing in […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese for cultural connectivity to promote two- way trade between Italy, Pakistan

Staff Writer ISLAMABAD: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week underlined the importance of encouraging cultural connectivity to promote the two- way trade between Italy and Pakistan. Speaking to the business community in Islamabad, the envoy pointed out that vast opportunities were available to enhance mutual trade and investment between Pakistan and Italy. He […]

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Italy sees Pakistan as a valuable friend: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that Italy sees Pakistan as a valuable friend. At a recent event, the envoy said Italy regarded Pakistan as a good friend and reliable partner. “Italy and Pakistan have commonalities of views and the broad range of regional and international issues since both […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese, Italian govt play positive role for flood relief in Pakistan

Staff Writer Islamabad: Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and his Italian government have played a positive role regarding flood relief work in Pakistan. Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese and the Italian diplomatic missions in Pakistan immediately took action with the Italian Government and, at the same time, made an appeal for prompt humanitarian help […]

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Italy hopeful for € 6 billion bilateral trade potential with Pakistan: Dr Roberto Neccia

Newswire Islamabad: Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Italy Dr Roberto Neccia said this week that the bilateral trade of €1.5 billion between Italy and Pakistan was much below the actual potential of both countries. He urged both the countries to work for improving their two way trade to at least €5-6 […]

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Italy, Pakistan committed to enhance trade ties: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that Italy and Pakistan were committed to enhance trade ties. The envoy said that Italy and Pakistan had a potential of €4 billion bilateral trade, saying it’s perfectly doable with collective efforts of both governments and private sectors collaboration. Talking to the Pakistan […]

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Even stronger friendship between Italy and Pakistan my mission: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that an even stronger friendship between Italy and Pakistan was his mission. Speaking to Covert, the envoy said the nations already have cordial relations. He said Italy was an active investor in Pakistan. He mentioned that Italy had been supporting Pakistan in […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese leads massive campaign to multiply Pakistan-Italy trade ties

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese is leading a massive campaign to multiply Pakistan-Italy trade ties. Under the Ambassador, the Italian embassy in Islamabad and its consulates are facilitating the Pakistani traders and easing the visa facilities. At a time when Pakistan’s economy is struggling with ever widening trade deficit, some […]

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Italy wants to cooperate with Pakistan through green economy: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that through the green economy, Italy wanted to cooperate with Pakistan for environment protection, circular economy, resource saving and management, ecosystem protection and recovery, water conservation and natural disaster prevention. In a recent statement, the Ambassador said that Italy had established the Italy-Pakistan […]

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Italy: Brazilian artist Vitória Basaia exhibits in Rome

Newswire Rome: Brazilian artist Vitória Basaia participated in Art without Borders, a collective exhibition in Rome from 9. Oganised by curators Ligia Testa and Sandra Setti, the group show will bring together talented and creative artists at the Galleria La Pigna (Palazzo Maffei Marescotti) in the Italian capital. Vitória Basaia is originally from Rio de […]

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Pakistan offers excellent investment opportunities for Italian companies: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that Pakistan offered excellent investment opportunities for Italian companies. In a recent statement, he said bilateral trade volume between Italy and Pakistan has exponentially grown from € 1.42 billion in 2019 to €1.52 billion in 2021. According to the Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese, although […]

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“Olive Culture” project worth €1.5 million to be executed in 26 months: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that the “Olive Culture” project worth €1.5 million shall be executed in 26 months in suitable areas by CIHEAM Bari in cooperation with the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) through the Pakistan Oilseed Department. In a statement, he said […]

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Pakistani community in Italy has grown up from 25000 to 200,000 in 10 years: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that during the last 10 years the Pakistani community in Italy has grown up from 25000 to 200,000 and they were very well accepted by the Italian population. “Even sometimes, I have received calls from politicians to make visas easy. So, it […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese explores investment opportunities in Pakistan

Staff Writer Islamabad: hardworking Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has been exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan. In a recent reception, he emphasised on the enormous investment opportunities for mutual trade between Pakistan and Italy that can prove to be beneficial for both countries. The envoy – during whose ongoing term Pakistan and Italy […]

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Italy to enhance cooperation in technology transfer with Pakistan: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy will enhance cooperation in technology transfer with Pakistan. He said green economy, transfer of technology for the industrial sector including textiles and agro industry, construction sector, education and health were major areas of focus to extend the bilateral cooperation. Ambassador […]

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Pakistan’s exports to Italy reached all-time high this year: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan’s exports to Italy reached an all-time high of $805 million during the first 9 months of this financial year according to the Pakistani official reports. He maintained Italy was now home to the largest Pakistani diaspora in the European Union […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese inaugurates Beretta store

Staff Writer Karachi: The Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week inaugurated Beretta store, a leading Italian brand of firearms at Karachi. The Italian Consul General in Karachi Danilo Giurdanella also joined the inaugural event. After ribbon cutting ceremony, the Italian Ambassador visited different departments of this store. Speaking on this occasion, the […]

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Italy and Pakistan will touch new heights in trade: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Italy and Pakistan will touch new heights in bilateral trade in the coming years. The envoy said that Italy and Pakistan have a potential of €4 billion bilateral trade, saying it’s perfectly doable with collective efforts of both governments and private […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese welcomes rapid increase in Pakistani exports to Italy

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week welcomed the rapid increase in Pakistani exports to Italy. Speaking to Covert, the envoy said that Italy was facilitating Pakistani exports as Rome wanted to enhance trade ties with Islamabad. “This is a good development. The trade ties are getting a boost. I wish […]

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Education best investment for future of Pakistan: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that the education is the best investment for the future of Pakistan. Speaking at an event here, the envoy appreciated the Pakistani authorities for focusing on the education to boost the higher literacy level. Moreover, he spoke on the fact that Italy and […]

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Pakistan and Italy have potential to enhance cooperation in many fields: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Pakistan and Italy had the potential to enhance cooperation in many fields. In a meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar here, the envoy emphasized the need for further enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade and investment. During the […]

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