OSCE. Alfano-Lavrov talks: “Work together to re-establish a climate of confidence and cooperation among the Organisation’s members”

“The crisis in Ukraine, frozen conflicts, the migration crisis and a greater attention on the challenges from the South and the Mediterranean will be the main focus of our Presidency of the OSCE. Moreover, we will continue our effort to re-establish a climate of confidence and cooperation among the Organisation’s members,” said the Minister of […]

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Minister Alfano is in Austria to attend the informal meeting of OSCE Foreign Ministers​

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is attending the informal meeting of the OSCE Foreign Ministers, hosted by the Austrian Presidency at the Mauerbach Castle, near Vienna. The meeting represents the major preparatory event prior to the OSCE Ministerial Council scheduled to take place in Vienna on 7 and 8 December. In […]

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Sincere grief for the demise of the Deputy Secretary-General of the Arab League

The Foreign Ministry expresses its deepest regret for the demise of the Deputy Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ambassador Ahmed Ben Hilly

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“The Foreign Ministry expresses concern for the recent advancement in the plan to build new housing units in East Jerusalem”

The Foreign Ministry expresses concern for the intensified expansion of Israel’s settlements, testified by the Israeli Authorities’ recent approval of the plan to build 944 housing units in the Pisgat Ze’ev Settlement (East Jerusalem). The decision runs against the two-State prospect and undermines the chance of assuring a future of peace and security to the Parties. […]

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Alfano to his Bahraini counterpart : “We need to work for a negotiated solution of the Gulf crisis”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, held a telephone conversation today with his counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, Sheik Khalid Bin Ahmad Al Khalifa. During a cordial telephone conversation, the two ministers discussed above all the current diplomatic crisis in the Gulf. Minister Alfano talked about the conversations […]

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Minister Alfano will travel to Austria for the informal OSCE Foreign Ministers meeting

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will participte tomorrow in the informal meeting of the OSCE Foreign Ministers, hosted by the Austrian Presidency at the Mauerbach Castle, near Vienna. The meeting represents the major preparatory event prior to the OSCE Ministerial Council scheduled to take place in Vienna on 7 and 8 […]

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Alfano: “Condemnation of the violence episodes occurring in Venezuela”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said, “We are  constantly following the situation in Venezuela with increasing concern.  We condemn, as also expressed by President Maduro, the recent violent episodes that occurred in Parliament, which also left Italian MPs injured. We wish to express our solidarity to them.  We hope that […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE ­- Press conference and participation in the Business Forum by Minister Alfano at the Western Balkans Summit (Trieste 11-12 July 2017)

On Tuesday, 11 July, at 6 p.m., the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will hold a press conference on the Foreign Ministers’ meeting at the Prefecture of Trieste, on the sidelines of the Western Balkans Summit on 12 July. On Wednesday, 12 July, Minister Alfano will take part in the Business […]

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Speech by the Hon. Minister at the event “Italy & Netherlands Model United Nations (NIMUN)”

Palermo, 21 giugno 2017 (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   Dear Bert, Professor Fabio Mazzola, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning everyone! Congratulations for the great work you have done during the last three days. Imagine that same intensity, that same energy, and that same passion for two years! That’s what Italy […]

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Italian child flown to Bari from Albania on humanitarian flight. Alfano: “Excellent teamwork coordinated by the Foreign Ministry”

An Italian seven-year-old girl was flown back to Italy this morning to receive emergency medical care. The child, who is affected by a genetic disease, suffered a severe respiratory crisis while visiting Albania and the physicians advised that she be hospitalised in Italy. After having evaluated the situation, the Italian Embassy in Tirana immediately activated […]

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Alfano: “ltaly confirms to be a superpower of culture and beauty: UNESCO world heritage sites in Italy are now 53”

“The UNESCO meeting convened in Cracow has added two new Italian sites on the list of world heritage sites. The first is the primeval beech forest cross-border site between our Country and another 11 European States. The second is one of the pride and joys of Italian architecture: the Venetian defence systems built between the […]

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Appreciation for the ceasefire in South-West Syria

“Great appreciation for the entry into force, today, of the arrangement between the United States, Russia and Jordan for a ceasefire in South-West Syria. It is an important step towards a sustainable and durable stabilization of the area and a facilitation of humanitarian access, in the interest of the Syrian population and bordering countries. While […]

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