{"id":72,"date":"2023-02-17T09:32:23","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T04:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consmumbai.esteri.it\/chi-siamo\/il-console-generale\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T18:50:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T13:20:37","slug":"il-console-generale","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/consmumbai.esteri.it\/en\/chi-siamo\/il-console-generale\/","title":{"rendered":"The Consul General"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3626 img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/consmumbai.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Console-Generale-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"316\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consmumbai.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Console-Generale-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/consmumbai.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Console-Generale-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/consmumbai.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Console-Generale.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONSUL GENERAL WALTER FERRARA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Walter Ferrara was born in Venice on 7 June, 1974.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">He graduated with honors in International and Diplomatic Sciences from the University of Trieste and earned a two-year Master&#8217;s degree in International Relations from the &#8220;School of Advanced International Studies&#8221; (SAID) of Johns Hopkins University in Washington DC as a Fulbright Scholar.<br \/>\nIn 2000, he joined the Italian diplomatic service, holding various positions both at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation in Rome and at various Italian Embassies abroad.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">He served in Morocco, Poland, Russia, and Kazakhstan in different roles: Head of the Economic and Commercial Office in Rabat and previously in Warsaw, Head of the Press and Information Service in Moscow, and Deputy Head of Mission in Astana. In 2021, he was appointed Head of the International Treaties Unit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, he speaks seven languages, is married and has three children.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>MESSAGE OF THE CONSUL GENERAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Dear Visitors,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Buongiorno! Welcome to the official website of the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As the Consul General, I am honored to serve and strengthen the ties between Italy and India, especially during these exciting times of burgeoning collaboration. Recent years have witnessed a remarkable upsurge in the relations between our two Countries, marked by dynamic engagements across various sectors including trade, culture, and technology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Through this platform, we aim to provide you with valuable resources, services, and insights to facilitate your engagements with Italy. Whether you\u00a0are\u00a0seeking\u00a0visa information, cultural events, or business opportunities, we are here to assist you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The aim of the Italian Team in Mumbai is to\u00a0build upon the momentum of our recent achievements and forge even deeper bonds of partnership and friendship.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Grazie mille for your visit, and we look forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of\u00a0Italo-Indian relations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Warm Regards,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Walter Ferrara<br \/>\nConsul General of Italy in Mumbai<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Consul General Walter Ferrara is assisted by Deputy Consul General Paolo Zampella and a team of 25 people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&nbsp; CONSUL GENERAL WALTER FERRARA Walter Ferrara was born in Venice on 7 June, 1974. 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