重庆与意大利的外经贸交往情况

2012年1-12月，重庆对意大利出口41510万美元，同比增长55.2%；同期，重庆从其进口14600万美元，同比增长40.6%。2013年1-11月，对意大利出口35907万美元，同比下降8.6%；从意大利进口34483万美元，同比增长161%。

重庆对意大利主要出口商品是活塞内燃引擎、肝素及盐、钢铁制品、其他板、片及带等；主要进口产品是工业用电炉及电烘箱、压缩机容积测试仪、汽轮机、饮料及液体食品灌装设备等。

截止2013年11月底，我市累计设立意大利外商投资企业34个，合同外资5190万美元，实际使用外资2908万美元。主要涉及制造业、房地产业、批发和零售业等。主要企业有上汽菲亚特红岩动力总成有限公司、重庆宝钢美威车轮有限公司、重庆(意大利) 罗伯特服装有限公司、重庆庆兰实业有限公司等。

截止目前，重庆力帆实业(集团)进出口有限公司2009年7月设立力帆意大利有限责任公司，总投资150万美元，主要从事各型汽车，汽车发动机，摩托车、摩托车发动机、通机、零部件进出口等，并为所销售产品提供售后服务。

Consu late-Genara lof Italy in Chongqing Opened Important Step for Chongqing to be the Western Consular Highland

"Chongqing is the only municipality in the West China w ith huge potentials,especially in recent years, the exchange between Chongqing and Italy is increasingly close, during the period of Italy government’s austerity in public spending, the government has adjusted the diplomatic consulates abroad, but very supportive on the new ly opened consulate in Chongqing, w hich suggested that they attrached great iMportance to southwest area, hoping to strengthen the ties. ” Consulate-Genaral of Italy in Chongqing opened on December 30, 2013, the fi rst Italy Consul-General in Chongqing Sergio Maffettone introduced the details of the consular work plan. Chen Gaoshan ,Deputy Director of Chongqing Foreign and Overseas Chinese A ffairs Of fi ce attended the opening ceremony.

Consulate-Genaral of Italy in Chongqing is the first consulate that is set up in the southw est region, mainly responsible for Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan.Before that Italy only has consulates in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Consulate-Genaral of Italy in Chongqing has taken an important step for Chongqing to be the western consular highland.

Starting to Accep t Visa in Sou thw est this June

Sergio Maffettone told the Media that the w ork of Consu late-Genaral in Future w ill focus on p romoting econoMic and trade exchanges between Chongqing and Italy, urbanization, sustainable development of environment and industry, agriculture and food, medical care w ill be their core work in the economic fi eld. “We would help Italy enterprises to enter the market in China while creating favorable conditions for Chinese enterprises to invest in Italy, especially the Italian joint venture enterprises to achieve mutual benefit and w inw in situation.He hoped more Chongqing citizens go to Italy before the Milan Expo 2015. ” Mr. Maffettone w ill take the initiative to Guizhou ,Sichuan and various districts and counties in Chongqing to carry out study and exchange and learn about local characteristics and needs, built a bridge of business communication between Southwest China and Italy. “There are still many good Italy brands that are not known by Chinese. They hope to allow more Italy brands come to Chongqing so the Chongqing residents w ill enjoy the latest world of fashion through communication of the Consulate.”

Italy is the second in economy in Europe, strong in the manufacturing sector, fashion, furniture, areas such as biotechnology, automobile manufacturing are well developed in Europe, developed in craft and is known for its customers tailormade products.Now there are some Italy processing enterprises move in into the southwest. There is no direct fl ight froMChong qing to Italy for now, Mr. Maffettone hoped to promote the establishment of direct fl ight so more businessmen, tourists and students are able to travel to Italy.

In addition, Mr. Maffettone w ill deepen cultural and artistic exchanges, more exchange of visits among students, schools, and personal contact.He hoped that more Chinese students can go to Italy to study music, singing, art, architecture and other aspects of education.At present, Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing is expected to start accepting visa this June.

Italy Consu late General o f Very "Chongqing" Style

A lthough it’s the third time come to Chongqing, Mr. Maffettone loves Chongqing culture very much. He had good impression of Chongqing, beautiful city and friendly people w ith uninhibited character and positive attitude. “My favorite food here is hot pot. ” He said, there are many delicious food in Italy that are quite similar like Chongqing’s , which is why he’s so into Chongqing food, feeling like his hometown.

Mr. Maffettone had been in China for over 3years and speaks fluent Chinese.He w as served as Italy diplomat in A fghanistan and A lgeria. “I aMa professional diplomat who has been engaged in diplomatic work. ” after he was told that he would be going to China in 2010, he went to the Beijing University to study Chinese, although it is only a short time of four months, he had been able to speak and w rite Chinese.

Mr. Maffettone said there is still great space for his iMprovement in Chinese, served as Consul-General in Chongqing w as his ow n initiative and he thinks this a good opportunity, also he would like to know more about Chongqing's culture.

When speak of Italy,he said: "Italy is a very beautiful country, I hope that more and more people go to Italy.If this is your fi rst time to Italy, Rome, Florence, Milan can’t be missed, but to feel the real Italy is in some smaller places. ”

Maffettone said, every city in Italy has a long history, especially during the Renaissance, each town was trying to build the best of art and architecture, for this reason, cities in Italy are small but have classical architecture and works of art, each place is different. He suggested that tourists in Italy can rent cars for self-drive, Tuscany, Sicily are worth a soft look.