Undersecretary Amendola is on a diplomatic mission to the UAE to attend the first regional meeting on the Heads of Mission in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries

Mission to the United Arab Emirates for Vincenzo Amendola, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, who from today is in Abu Dhabi to attend the first area meeting of the Heads of Mission in the Countries that belong to the Gulf Cooperation Council – GCC ( Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrein, Qatar and Kuwait). The […]

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Presentation of the book “Lo Sviluppo come integrazione” (Development as Integration) dedicated to Giorgio Ceriani Sebregondi, spiritual founder of the Italian Development Cooperation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in conjunction with the Censis Foundation,  hosted today the presentation of a book by Prof.Giovanni Farese, entitled “Lo Sviluppo come integrazione” (Development as Integration). The book, which is dedicated to Giorgio Ceriani Sebregondi, the spiritual founder of the Italian Development Cooperation, describes his contribution on the basis of a vast unpublished set […]

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Alfano at work with Italian Ambassadors in the Gulf Countries to outline an integrated strategy to promote Italy

Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, attended the first coordination meeting of the six Italian ambassadors and two General Consuls for the countries that belong to the Gulf Cooperation Council: United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait.Minister Alfano said: “The countries that belong to the Gulf Cooperation Council […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy 5 July: latest news from the world

China releases five-year programme for large research facilities China’s Ministry of Science and Technology has released the five-year programme for large research facilities. The Plan envisages the construction of ten new top-priority facilities. China has made sizable investments in order to acquire a large infrastructure of facilities capable of competing with the most advanced systems […]

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Telephone conversation between Italian Foreign Minister Alfano and British Secretary Johnson. Brexit and the case of little Charlie Gard

“We appreciate the British ‘policy paper’ as a first step towards the achievement  of  a swift agreement on citizens’ rights. We have identified in it several areas of agreement, but there is also the need to further clarify and discuss some issues,” Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, told his British counterpart, Boris […]

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Farnesina to meet metropolitan cities for an integrated promotion of Italy’s Cultural, Economic and Innovation System

Florence will launch the first of 14 roadshows in Italy’s metropolitan cities. Palazzo Medici Riccardi will host the event “Farnesina meets metropolitan cities for an integrated promotion of Italy’s Cultural, Economic and Innovation System”. It is organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, ANCI – the national association of Italian municipalities with […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Press point by Minister Alfano and his French counterpart Le Drian (Farnesina, 6 July 2017)

On Thursday, 6 July, at 8:15 a.m., the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will meet at the Farnesina French Foreign Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian.    A joint press point is scheduled at the end of the meeting. Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in following the press point are requested to […]

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UPDATED PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Ministerial Conference “A shared responsibility for a common goal: solidarity and security” (Farnesina, 6 July 2017)

On Thursday, 6 July, the Farnesina, upon the initiative of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will host the ministerial conference “A shared responsibility for a common goal: solidarity and security”. The conference will be attended by the ministers of the Countries of Transit and of Origin of migration flows (Libya, […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE – 1st Italo-Libyan Economic Forum (Agrigento, 7-8 July 2017)

Agrigento will host the 1st Italo-Libyan Economic Forum on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 July 2017. The meeting will be attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, and the Libyan Deputy Prime Minister, Ahmed al Maiteeg.The Forum will explore economic and industrial cooperation opportunities between Italy and Libya, by bringing […]

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1st ITALO-LIBYAN ECONOMIC FORUM (7 – 8 JULY 2017, AGRIGENTO)

The first Italo-Libyan Economic Forum, organised by The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, with Libya’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeg, will be held in Agrigento on 8 July, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.It was first proposed by Minister Alfano while on a visit to Tripoli on 6 May and promptly […]

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Africa. Alfano: “Absolute priority in Italy’s foreign policy”

“Africa has acquired a position of absolute relevance in Italy’s foreign policy. I met all the African ambassadors on 25 May when I joined them in celebrating their Africa Day and I am very happy to find them broadly represented here today, together with the top executives of the Italian Geographical Society (SGI),” said the […]

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North Korea. Ballistic missile test: Italy expresses its firm condemnation

Italy very firmly condemns the ballistic missile test conducted overnight by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The test constitutes yet another clear violation of several resolutions of the United Nations Security Council. North Korea’s missile and nuclear programme represents a serious threat to international peace and security and to the global non-proliferation regime. The […]

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