Minister Alfano meets the Governor of Tyrol and the president of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano

“We welcome Austria’s commitment to participate in the relocation process and its willingness to take in an initial group of asylum seekers: this is a positive development at EU level that needs to be strengthened further  with the excellent bilateral cooperation that already exists. “For its part, Italy has fully complied with all its duties […]

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Iraq, visit by the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, to the Mosul dam

Undersecretary Amendola, on the third day of his visit to Iraq, this morning went out to the Mosul dam, in the north, to meet Italian soldiers from the Praesidium Task Force. They are guarding the dam from terrorist attack and guaranteeing the safety of the staff of Trevi, the company awarded the work to consolidate […]

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives award at the PA Forum

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs received an award today for its portal ‘Il Visto per l’Italia’ (http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it) [Visa for Italy], which was recognised as a particularly innovative project by the PA Forum in the online services, mobile services and electronic payments category. The portal was developed by the Visa Centre of the Directorate General for […]

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Alfano: “Italy, Europe and the shared destiny of the Mediterranean”

“No sea throughout the world has had such a flourishing of civilisations as the Mediterranean – able to sculpt the features of a shared European humanity. A humanity that today faces the challenge of the migration crisis. But, as Italians, we can be proud because we have saved thousands of human lives and defended Europe’s […]

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‘WOMEN’S OPTION”

Among the new options for a flexible labour market exit, the 2017 Budget Law has introduced the so-called Women’s Option. It is an opportunity for an early right to retirement for women compared to the normal old-age pension schemes, as long as women have reached some minimum requirements that have been extended in the new […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 25 May: latest news from around the world

United Arab Emirates: Intesa Sanpaolo is the major player in financing Dubai airport  Intesa Sanpaolo has taken one of the most significant shares, approximately 250 million dollars, in the financial operation of Dubai’s airports, and especially Al Maktoum International. The financial operation is almost 50 percent more than the original amount indicated by the Emirates counterpart, […]

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Africa Day 2017

“Africa Day 2017” is taking place today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to celebrate the 54th anniversary of the foundation of the African Union.Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “It is a celebration of great symbolic value, which takes place shortly  before the Taormina G7 summit, which is […]

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​Minister Alfano holds telephone conversation with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had a cordial telephone conversation this afternoon with the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian. They discussed the many shared aims and interests of Italy and France, on the European and international front, and underlined the excellent state of bilateral relations. On […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Minister Alfano at Amatrice for the visit of Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau (Amatrice, 28 May, 2017)

Minister Alfano at Amatrice for the visit of Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau (Amatrice, 28 May, 2017) On Sunday 28 May 2017, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will accompany Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on a visit to Amatrice.Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in following the visit are  requested […]

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Iraq: Amendola visits the Italian bases of Baghdad and Erbil

The Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, continues his mission in Iraq. This morning’s first meeting was in Baghdad with the Minister for Transport, Kadhim Finjan al-Hamami. Discussions hinged around the projects implemented by the Iraqi government to modernise the national infrastructures, from road to rail and port. The Undersecretary then visited Camp Dublin, bearing […]

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Informal meeting of the foreign ministers of the Western Balkans

Alfano: “This evening, I will be holding an informal meeting at Villa Madama with our colleagues of the Western Balkans, as part of our preparatory activities for the Trieste summit meeting on 12 July. This occasion will provide the opportunity for an extensive discussion of the themes of the Summit and bilateral matters. In relation […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy, 24 May: latest news from around the world

China: agreement between Trentino Sviluppo and Beijing Enterprise Group for the  2022 Winter Olympics A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Trentino Sviluppo, Beijing Enterprise Group and Molin Sport. The ceremony was attended by the Undersecretary of State for Economic Development, Ivan Scalfarotto, and the President of the Province of Trento, Ugo Rossi. It aims to promote industrial […]

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