- Antonio Armellini
Antonio Armellini (
August 2 1943 ) is a government figure in Italy and the current ambassador toIndia .Early life
He was born in 1943. He went to
Stanford University as aFulbright scholar in 1962-63 and graduated in Law from the University of Rome in 1967.Career
He served in many government offices during the early 70's including the foreign and Prime minister's offices. During the 1980s he served in many foreign affairs posts including the CSCE from 1988-1992. His ambassadorships began in 1993 when he went to London. He subsequently became ambassador to
Algeria in 1998. In 2003 he became part of the special Italian envoy toIraq and in 2004 he was named ambassador toIndia . [http://www.ambnewdelhi.esteri.it/Ambasciata_NewDelhi/Menu/Ambasciata/Ambasciatore/ CURRICULUM VITAE] - Embassy of Italy in New Delhi]India-Italy ties
During Armellini's tenure, he has worked on strengthening the ties in manufacturing between the two countries. He has stated that the $3.5 billion trade (in 2004-2005) between Italy and India is set to double by 2009. [ [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/06/03/stories/2006060301421900.htm More FDI from Italy likely in infrastructure, engg sectors] The Hindu Business Line - June 3, 2006]
Family
He is married and has two children. Furthering his ties to India, his grandfather commanded a segment of
jawan s inKhasa from 1911-1914. [ [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050417/punjab1.htm#3 Italy’s Ambassador visits grandfather’s regiment] The Tribune, Chandigarh - April 17, 2005]References
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