Organization of the Diplomatic Protocol in Italy

Organization of the Diplomatic Protocol in Italy

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MAP OF ITALY • • • the famous 'boot-shaped' peninsula lies in central southern Europe The country stretches over 1000 km from north to south total area of over 300, 000 sq km includes two large islands, Sardinia and Sicily, and many smaller ones

GEOGRAPHY • • • Location: Southern Europe, bordering Austria 430 km, France 488 km, Holy See (Vatican City) 3. 2 km, San Marino 39 km, Slovenia 232 km, Switzerland 740 km Capital: Rome Climate: predominantly Mediterranean; Alpine in far north; hot, dry in south Population: 58, 057, 477 (July 2004 est. ) Ethnic Make-up: Italian (includes small clusters of German-, French-, and Slovene-Italians in the north and Albanian-Italians and Greek-Italians in the south)

Coat of arms • • The emblem of Italy (Italian: emblema della Repubblica Italiana) was formally adopted by the newly formed Italian Republic on 5 May 1948. Although often referred to as a coat of arms (or stemma in Italian), it is technically an emblem as it was not designed to conform to traditional heraldic rules. The emblem comprises a white five-pointed star, with a thin red border, superimposed upon a fivespoked cogwheel, standing between an olive branch to the dexter side and an oak branch to the sinister side; the branches are in turn bound together by a red ribbon with the inscription REPVBBLICA ITALIANA. The emblem is used extensively by the Italian government. The armorial bearings of the House of Savoy, blazoned gules a cross argent, were previously in use by the former Kingdom of Italy; the supporters, on either side a lion rampant Or, were replaced with fasci littori (literally bundles of the lictors) during the fascist era.

• • The flag of Italy (bandiera d'Italia, often referred to in Italian as il Tricolore [il trikoˈloːre]) is a tricolour featuring three equally-sized vertical pales of green, white and red, with the green at the hoist side. Its current form has been in use since 18 June 1946 and was formally adopted on 1 January 1948. Some have attributed particular values to the colours, and a common interpretation is that the green represents the country's plains and the hills; white, the snow-capped Alps; and red, blood spilt in the Wars of Italian Independence and Unification. A more religious interpretation is that the green represents hope, the white represents faith, and the red represents charity; this references the three theological virtues.

National Anthem of Italy

Public holidays

Government of Italy • Government (Governo): Unitary parliamentary constitutional republic • President (Presidente della Repubblica Italiana): Sergio Mattarella • Prime Minister (Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri della Repubblica Italiana): Mario Monti • Legislature: Parliament (Parlamento Italiano) • Upper house: Senate of the Republic (Senato della Repubblica) • Lower house: Chamber of Deputies (Camera dei Deputati)

President of Italy • • • Sergio Mattarella (born 23 July 1941) is an Italian politician, 12 th lawyer and judge serving as the and current President of Italy since 2015. He previously was Minister of Education from 1989 to 1990 and Minister of Defence from 1999 to 2001. In 2011, he became an elected judge on the Constitutional Court. On 31 January 2015, he was elected by parliament to be the 12 th President of the Italian Republic. He is the first Sicilian to have held the post.

Holy See–Italy relations • • • Due to the size of the Vatican City State, embassies accredited to the Holy See are based on Italian territory. Treaties signed between Italy and the Vatican City State permit such embassages. The Embassy of Italy to the Holy See is unique amongst foreign embassages in that it is the only embassy based on its home territory. The Holy See maintains formal diplomatic relations with 176 sovereign states, the European Union, and the Order of Malta; 69 of the diplomatic missions accredited to the Holy See are situated in Rome, though those countries then have two embassies in the same city, since, by agreement between the Holy See and Italy, the same person cannot be accredited simultaneously to both. This is shown clearly by the fact that Italy recognizes the People's Republic of China, and as such, the PRC Embassy to Italy is in Rome. However, the Vatican City State recognizes the Republic of China (which controls Taiwan), and as such, the ROC Embassy to the Holy See is also in Rome. As Italy was the first country to recognize the Holy See as a sovereign nation, their embassy was the first one established.

ARRIVAL AND WELCOME Ciampino Military Airport • Carabinieri in full ceremonial dress are lined up at the foot of the aircraft steps. Airmenare lined up on the apron on both sides of the red carpet. • The Chief of Diplomatic Protocol and the Ambassador to Italy of the visiting Head of State’s country board the aircraft. • After the descent, the visiting Head of State and Spouse are greeted by a Member of the Italian Government, the Italian Ambassador to the visiting Head of State’s country and military authorities. They are introduced by the Chief of Diplomatic Protocol. A representative of the Holy See may also be present. • A bouquet of flowers is presented to the visiting Head of State’s Spouse.

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ARRIVAL AND WELCOME – 2 Fiumicino Airport • The Presidential aircraft lands in the Whisky(or Sierra) area. Transfer to the VIP Lounge through finger or under-board cars. Carabinieri in full ceremonial dress salute the Guest as soon as he/she enters Italian territory. •  The Chief of Diplomatic Protocol and the Ambassador to Italy of the visiting Head of State’s country welcome him/her and his/her Spouse. •  The Chief of Diplomatic Protocol then introduces the receiving party, composed of a Member of the Italian Government, the Italian Ambassador to the Guest’s country and military authorities. A representative of the Holy See may also be present. • A bouquet of flowers is presented to the visiting Head of State’s Spouse.

OFFICIAL WELCOME CEREMONY Military honours • The Official Delegation arrives at Palazzo del Quirinale ten minutes before the visiting Head of State. • The visiting Head of State and his/her Spouse are welcomed in the Courtyard by the President of the Italian Republic and his Spouse, accompanied by the Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic and by the Head of the Military Household. • The Spouses and the Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic proceed to the Military Household, where they meet the Secretary General’s Spouse. National anthems. The Heads of State, assisted by their Aides-de-Camp, inspect the guard and salute the flag. The flag of the visiting Head of State’s country is raised on the Torrino.

OFFICIAL WELCOME CEREMONY Delegations introduction and Official talks • The two Heads of State and their Spouses proceed to the Sala del Bronzino, where the two Official Delegations are lined up for the introduction. • Official photo in front of the flags. • Political talks in the Studio alla Vetrata, in the presence of the Official Delegations and a Member of the Italian Government. • In the meantime, the Spouses tour Palazzo del Quirinale.

OFFICIAL WELCOME CEREMONY Press statements • At the end of the talks, the two Heads of State proceed to the Sala degli • Specchifor the press statements. The two Official Delegations are • present. • •  Simultaneous (or consecutive)translation is provided.

OFFICIAL WELCOME CEREMONY Accommodation • After the press statements, the visiting Head of State, his/her Spouse and the Official Delegation take their leave at the threshold of the Imperial Apartments, where they will be staying. •  If the Guest is not staying at the Palace, the Chief of Diplomatic Protocol accompanies the Guest to his/her car in the Courtyard, after he/she has greeted the President of the Republic in the Sala dei Parati Piemontesi.

MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS • • The meeting with the President of the Council of Ministers takes place whether at Palazzo Chigi, Villa Doria Pamphilj or Villa Madama. The President of the Council of Ministers waits for the visiting Head of State in the Courtyard (or garden). The Chief of Diplomatic Protocol introduces the President of the Council of Ministers to the visiting Head of State.  Guard of honour. Photo oppotunity

MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS • Delegations Introduction (entrance of Palazzo Chigi, Villa Doria Pamphilj, or Villa Madama). • Talks (Galleria Deti at Palazzo Chigi, Salotto Centrale at Villa Doria Pamphilj, or Salotto d’Angolo at Villa Madama). Lunch; no toasts. • Farewell.

Diplomatic protocol and etiquette • • Italian diplomats are noted for elegance, But do not punctual, they may be late for lunch, dinner, delay the meeting and even do notice, and they freely dispose of the hour. Experts of Italians who worked in this country, note that the Italians are friendly to foreigners Italian diplomats are not allowed to join political parties, so in conversations with them, never ask which party they belong to or for which party they voted for. They will be shocked and at best will give you such an answer: "We minister to the state“

Diplomatic protocol and etiquette • Italian diplomats easily go to contacts, including family, home, they go easily. In Italy, there is a special respect for children. Therefore, greeting with friends, first get to know about the health of children, and then about the health of adults. Men kiss the hand of women and at a meeting, and saying goodbye Italians love talk Do not interrupt them. • • The drawbacks of some Italian diplomats include the fact that they are promising something, do not always stick to their word food in them is a subject of worship. Serious negotiations can be held at the table. Lunch sometimes lasts 2 -3 hours. Strong drinks are drunk here rarely. However, all negotiation goes with local wine through any dinner. It is not accepted to say long toasts in Italy. • Before draining the glasses, they say "chin-chin" At the table they do not clink glasses • When people are attending church, it is necessary to be dressed modestly. Women should not wear a dress with short sleeves or a neckline Distance at conversations are really close •