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On 5 October 2026, Ambassador Damiano Francovigh visited St Mary’s School in Ja-Ela on the occasion of “Peace in South A...
07/10/2026

On 5 October 2026, Ambassador Damiano Francovigh visited St Mary’s School in Ja-Ela on the occasion of “Peace in South Asia”, a project promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the National Peace Park in the village of Sant’Anna di Stazzema and the non-profit organization Colors for Peace.

The project, implemented in Sri Lanka and the Maldives by the Italian Embassy in Colombo, aims to promote education in the values of peace and solidarity among younger generations through the creation of drawings that “tell” the story of peace through their eyes.

As part of the project, children aged 3 to 11 created drawings on the themes of peace and human rights and, in recognition of their participation, received a certificate appointing them as “Peace Ambassadors”.

The event was also attended by the Honorary Consul of Italy to the Maldives, Giorgia Marazzi, who handed over the drawings created by the children of Billabong High International School in Malé.

🇮🇹 Pillole di Italiano – Una parola al meseHow do you say hello — and goodbye — in Italian? 👋From the everyday “Buongior...
23/09/2026

🇮🇹 Pillole di Italiano – Una parola al mese

How do you say hello — and goodbye — in Italian? 👋

From the everyday “Buongiorno!” and “Buonasera!” to the more informal “Ciao!”, a few simple Italian expressions can go a long way.

And when it’s time to part ways, try “Arrivederci!” or “A presto!” — depending on the occasion and how soon you expect to meet again.

Save this post for your next Italian conversation, and stay tuned for the next Italian language pill! 🇮🇹

🇮🇹 Discover the wonders ofItaly and learn Italian through a game!ITALY. Land of Wonders is an interactive gaming experie...
18/09/2026

🇮🇹 Discover the wonders ofItaly and learn Italian through a game!

ITALY. Land of Wonders is an interactive gaming experience created to take players on a journey through Italy’s cultural heritage and excellence, from its traditions and legends to its unique places and stories.

Download the game by scanning the QR code on the last slide!

🇮🇹 Discover Italy and learn Italian through a game!ITALY. Land of Wonders is an interactive gaming experience created to...
17/09/2026

🇮🇹 Discover Italy and learn Italian through a game!

ITALY. Land of Wonders is an interactive gaming experience created to take players on a journey through Italy’s cultural heritage and excellence, from its traditions and legends to its unique places and stories.

Now, the game is evolving with new seasonal content, interactive traditions, new playable levels and a Trivia quiz, offering even more ways to discover and explore Italy.

Start your journey and discover the wonders of Italy! ✨

Download the game by scanning the QR code in the following post!

On 3rd September 2026, Ambassador Damiano Francovigh and Deputy Head of Mission Alberto Arcidiacono met with Hon. Arkam ...
14/09/2026

On 3rd September 2026, Ambassador Damiano Francovigh and Deputy Head of Mission Alberto Arcidiacono met with Hon. Arkam Ilyas, Deputy Minister of Energy.

The meeting provided an important opportunity to explore new avenues for collaboration between Italy and Sri Lanka in the energy sector, with particular emphasis on renewable energy, blue economy and green hydrogen.

The fruitful exchange confirmed the shared interest in strengthening bilateral relations between Italy and Sri Lanka, and in identifying concrete opportunities for cooperation in the fields of energy, innovation and environmental sustainability.

On 1st September 2026, Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Developmen...
08/09/2026

On 1st September 2026, Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, met with H.E. Damiano Francovigh, Ambassador of Italy to Sri Lanka, and Alberto Arcidiacono, Deputy Head of Mission.

The meeting focused on strengthening economic and commercial relations between Italy and Sri Lanka. The discussion highlighted Italy’s role as one of Sri Lanka’s leading export destinations and explored opportunities to further expand bilateral trade.

The fruitful exchange also addressed Sri Lanka’s ongoing efforts to attract foreign investment, including the implementation of a single-window system designed to simplify administrative procedures. Particular attention was given to practical measures aimed at facilitating trade and removing obstacles to international investment.

Hon. Minister Samarasinghe expressed his appreciation for the support provided by Italy to Sri Lanka over the years. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fostering closer economic cooperation and creating new opportunities for businesses and investors from both countries.

On 25th August 2026, the Ambassador of Italy to Sri Lanka, H.E. Damiano Francovigh, hosted a dinner to the Members of Sr...
05/09/2026

On 25th August 2026, the Ambassador of Italy to Sri Lanka, H.E. Damiano Francovigh, hosted a dinner to the Members of Sri Lanka – Italy Parliamentary Friendship Association at his residence.

The evening brought together Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage (President), Hon. Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne (Patron), Members of the Parliamentary Friendship Association and Representatives of the Embassy, providing a valuable opportunity to exchange views and reflect on the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and Italy.

The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment to strengthening parliamentary dialogue and further deepening bilateral relations between the countries.

👩‍🔬 “SCIENCE, SHE SAYS!” AWARDPromoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the “Sc...
02/09/2026

👩‍🔬 “SCIENCE, SHE SAYS!” AWARD

Promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the “Science, She Says!” Award recognises outstanding young women scientists who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of science and technology while conducting their research abroad.
One winner will be selected from each of the following regions:
🔹 Africa and the Middle East
🔹 Asia and the Pacific
🔹 Europe
🔹 Central and South America and the Caribbean
🔹 North America

Candidates will be assigned to a region based on where they have worked during the past two years. Italian citizens are not eligible for this Award.

🏅 Each winner will receive an engraved medal and a certificate during an award ceremony organised by the relevant Italian Diplomatic Mission.

đź“… Application deadline: 18 September 2026
đź“© Applications must be submitted to: [email protected]

👉 Full details, eligibility requirements and application forms are available on our website: 2026 Awards for Research, Innovation and Scientific Cooperation – Ambasciata d'Italia Colombo:

https://ambcolombo.esteri.it/en/news/dall_ambasciata/2026/09/2026-awards-for-research-innovation-and-scientific-cooperation/

💡 “L’INNOVAZIONE CHE PARLA ITALIANO” AWARDThe Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and PNIC...
02/09/2026

💡 “L’INNOVAZIONE CHE PARLA ITALIANO” AWARD

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and PNICube, the Italian Association of University Incubators and Academic Business Plan Competitions, have launched the ninth edition of the “L’innovazione che parla italiano” Award.

The Award recognises the innovative value of technology start-ups operating abroad and founded by Italian citizens.
Applications are open to founders of eligible start-ups operating in Sri Lanka.

🏆 The winner will be invited to present their start-up at the Conference of Scientific and Space Attachés and Agricultural Experts, to be held in Reggio Calabria in November 2026, and will receive a commemorative plaque and certificate.

đź“… Application deadline: 18 September 2026
đź“© Applications must be submitted to: [email protected]

👉 Full details, eligibility requirements and application forms are available on our website: 2026 Awards for Research, Innovation and Scientific Cooperation – Ambasciata d'Italia Colombo:

https://ambcolombo.esteri.it/en/news/dall_ambasciata/2026/09/2026-awards-for-research-innovation-and-scientific-cooperation/

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