Italy and Australia: a winning partnership for the future. A Discussion with the Ambassador of Italy to Australia.

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The COVID-19 pandemic is posing many challenges to international relations and can be regarded as a stimulus to rethink the approach to the main issues affecting the life of every citizen, from healthcare, to environmental protection, the fight against climate change, and international trade.

The rebirth after the mourning and damages caused by the pandemic is an extraordinary opportunity to effectively work for the future of our societies.

The Ambassador of Italy to the Commonwealth of Australia, H.E. Francesca Tardioli, on her first official visit to Western Australia, will draw a picture of the Italian rebirth and will share the priorities of the Italian G20 Chairmanship as well as the COP26 co-Chairmanship. Her Excellency will also reflect on the extent of the Italo-Australian partnership and the opportunities offered by Western Australia to further strengthen relations between the two countries.

Light catering will be provided. This free event is proudly sponsored by the Consulate of Italy in Perth and the Italo-Australian Welfare and Cultural Centre.

About the speaker: 

H.E. Francesca Tardioli is an Italian senior career diplomat and has held the position of Ambassador of Italy to Australia since September 2019.

Her Excellency is fluent in English and French, has a good knowledge of Spanish and German, and a basic knowledge of Arabic. She was awarded a Knight of the Order of Merit to the Republic of Italy in 2002 and an Officer of the Order of Merit to the Republic of Italy in 2014.

Her Excellency joined the Italian National Diplomatic Service in 1991 and was assigned to the Directorate General for Migration and Social Affairs, as part of the Schengen Agreement Desk. She has served in Albania (1992-1995), Germany (1995-1998), Saudi Arabia (1998-2000), Italy (2000-2004), Belgium (2004-2008; 2010-2016) and Libya (2008-2010).

From August 2016 to August 2019, Her Excellency held the position of Deputy Political Director and Principal Director for the United Nations and Human Rights at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.