La Valletta. Alfano told his Lithuanian counterpart Linkevičius: “Italy is committed to assure the security of our eastern allies”

“The already excellent bilateral relations between our two Countries are going through a very positive phase of further development,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, to his Lithuanian counterpart Linas Linkevičius, whom he met in La Valletta today on the fringes of the informal meeting of the EU Foreign Ministers. […]

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In New York today Undersecretary of State Della Vedova took part in a ministerial level meeting of the UN Security Council on the denuclearisation of North Korea

In New York today the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova,  took part  in a ministerial-level meeting of the UN Security Council dedicated to the denuclearisation  of North Korea. The meeting, organised by the  the US rotating presidency, was chaired by US Secretary of State Tillerson and opened by […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Presentation of Italy’s participation in the International Expo at Astana dedicated to “Future Energy” (Farnesina, 4 May, 2017)

The Farnesina will present – in the Aldo Moro Hall on Thursday 4 May 2017, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm – Italy’s participation in the International Expo at Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. The Expo, which will be held from 10 June to 10 September 2017, is dedicated to  “Future Energy”. The Undersecretary of State […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 28 April: world breaking news

Confindustria is to hold Sudan’s Country Presentation on 9 May at its headquarters in Rome. The event was organised by Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo, with UBAE Bank and the Embassy of Sudan in Rome. Italy will be represented by Giovanni Ottati, President of Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo, Mario Sabato, Director General of UBAE Bank and […]

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​Minister Alfano visits Padua and Treviso to illustrate the opportunities of economic diplomacy

“Economic diplomacy is an essential instrument in order to further improve the performance of Italian companies on international markets with an immediate positive fallout on the Italian economy and jobs. This is the reason why I decided to launch a programme of visits throughout the national territory with the aim of illustrating to our companies […]

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Speech by the Hon. Minister to ANCE

(The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   I wish to welcome and thank: -the President of ANCE, Gabriele Buia; -the President of the Standing Committee on Works Abroad and the Vice President of ANCE, Giandomenico Ghella; and all the other top executives of ANCE, representatives of the Institutions, entrepreneurs and construction contractors […]

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Speech by the Hon. Minister at the Conference “A three-speed Italy: the economy and development to repair the Country”

The authentic speech is the text of the speech actually delivered President Cicchitto, Minister Lorenzin, Minister Calenda, Mr Borghini, Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish to thank President Cicchitto and the Associazione Riformismo e Libertà for inviting me today. The issues being discussed at this Conference are the very essence of Government activity: labour, growth and development. These […]

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Alfano receives the Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee, David Harris

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, today received at the Farnesina David Harris, the Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee. During the cordial talks, Minister Alfano reaffirmed to his interlocutor Italy’s sound bonds of friendship with the Jewish world, with the U.S.A. and with Israel, confirming the Country’s commitment to […]

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Speech by the Hon. Minister at the Conference “Sixty years of Europe with a Future to Design” – University of Messina​

University of Messina​   (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   Your Magnificence, Rector Pietro Navarra, Honourable Deputies and Senators, Mr Mayor and Mr Prefect, Msgr. Giovanni Accolla, Eminent professors, Dear students, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am indeed very happy to be here with you today. A week ago, on the 25th […]

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Speech by the Hon. Minister at the Conference “Sixty years and beyond: contributing to development cooperation”

(The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   Commissioner Mimica (EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and development), Minister Tanoh (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ivory Coast), Minister Le Guen (French Minister for Development and Francophonie), Secretary of State Kalnina-Lukasevica (Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia), Minister Bonino (former Minister […]

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Address by the Hon. Minister to the participants in the event ” Against Food ‘Traffic Light’ Labelling and Protectionism

A meeting on the protection of the Italian agrifood industry and the importance of fact-based information on nutrition Farnesina , 21 April 2017 (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered) Madam Minister Lorenzin, Undesecretary of State Scalfarotto, President Scordamaglia, (President of Federalimentare – the Italian Food & Drink Industry Federation) President Giansanti, (President of […]

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is in La Valletta to attend the informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich)​

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is in La Valletta to attend the informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich). The meeting will focus on the major issues on the international agenda. After the meeting, Minister Alfano will have a bilateral meeting with the EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and […]

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