Minister Alfano is in Moscow for institutional talks

“ My visit takes place within a broader scenario of high level talks and testifies Italy’s interest in maintaining and enhancing the dialogue with Russia, a country we historically consider to be a neighbour and a friend.. We are, in fact, convinced that the international community cannot disregard a dialogue with Moscow, especially on the major […]

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Interview of Minister Alfano with Ria Novost

Mister Minister, soon you are to meet again with Sergey Lavrov; it will be your second meeting after the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Bonn. What are the points you intend to discuss with your Russian counterpart? My meeting with Sergey Lavrov will offer a valuable opportunity to discuss the principal international dossiers, in connection […]

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Mario Giro: “We are the children of anxiety. This is how we can tackle the challenge of fear” (Avvenire)

Europe’s journey, as Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni called it, has come to a difficult turn. Once again Europeans must make “the oldest of choices: between good and evil,” he added. These are weighty words that oblige us to look inside our being European in order to respond to the call of history voiced by Pope […]

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Communiqué by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano

“We have closed a great day, a great celebration for all of us, that we confide might be a good omen for times to come. Italy as the stage of Europe, a real Europe, thriving, strong, sharing, secure. And this was made possible, once again, thanks to the work, the passion and the commitment of […]

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Undersecretary of State Amendola in New York. The Security Council unanimously approves the Resolution to protect cultural heritage

The United Nations Security Council unanimously approved the Resolution proposed by Italy and France, requiring Countries to protect cultural heritage from the destruction of war and against the illegal trafficking of historical assets. Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, was in New York where he contributed to the discussion and participated in the […]

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“Challenge facing Italian cooperation. Our priority is Africa” (by minister Alfano)

Angelino Alfano, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has reflected on the challenges that lie ahead for Italian cooperation. Setting aside political current affairs, the crazy attack on Westminster, the terrorism emergency, the Treaties of Rome, the minister spoke for 40 minutes about what the goals of the next three-year period will be. He […]

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​Alfano: “EU, three routes to follow to avoid insignificance” (La Stampa)

Dear Mr. Editor, we wish to be the builders  of a new Europe, fully aware of its scope, capable of  ‘feeling’ every single piece, as if they were the piano keys playing a single note.  The celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome are a progressive event, which will attract and fascinate […]

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Speech by Hon. Minister at the Atlantic Council – “Facing Common Challenges: the Italian Contribution to Global Security” (Washington DC, 21 marzo 2017)

(The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   President Kempe, Members of the Atlantic Council, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to be here at the Atlantic Council. The Atlantic Council is the “home” of free-thinking and dialogue. It promotes the key values that underpin the great relationship between America and Europe. And […]

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Conference in Izmir for the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome

On 23rd March, a conference on the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome was held at Yasar University in Izmir. It opened with an introduction by Consul Iannuzzi and continued with a paper by Prof Ivan Ingravallo (“Aldo Moro” University of Bari) entitled “What future for European integration?”. The meeting, which was intended to involve […]

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Round Table in Sofia discusses “The Treaties of Rome: the EU is 60 years old. Is it too young or too old?”

​”The Treaties of Rome: the EU is 60 years old. Is it too young or too old?” was the provocative title chosen for the round table organised by the Italian Embassy in Sofia to mark the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. The event took place on 10 March 2017 at the St. Kliment Ohridski […]

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Turkey – 23rd Marble Izmir exhibition opens

The 23rd Marble Izmir exhibition, one of the leading international trade shows for the marble industry and associated technologies, has opened in Izmir and is due to run until 25 March. Once again this year, Italy is represented by numerous exhibitors (no less than 79), as well as an institutional stand set up by the […]

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Myanmar – Ambassador Aliberti visits the States of Kayin and Mon

“Peripheral regions of Myanmar, including the States of Kayin and Mon, can also present attractive economic opportunities for Italian companies, such as in the infrastructure and energy sectors”, commented Ambassador Pier Giorgio Aliberti at the end of his mission to Kayin and Mon, in south-eastern Myanmar. The visit provided an opportunity to meet the Governors […]

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