Minister Alfano opens IRENA’s Plenary Session in the UAE

Minister Alfano will travel to the capital of the United Arab Emirates to chair the opening session of the 7th session of the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency – IRENA, of which Italy currently holds the Chair. The Assembly is scheduled to start on 14 January at 10:00 am local time. The Italian […]

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Minister Alfano receives Ambassador Al Raisi on the eve of his mission to the UAE

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, today received at the Farnesina the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Sager Al Raisi, to exchange views in the light of his upcoming visit to Abu Dhabi and Dubai.After discussing the main goals of his mission to the UAE with Ambassador Alraisi, Minister Alfano […]

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San Marino: Minister Alfano congratulates Nicola Renzi, the new Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Political Affairs and Justice

Angelino Alfano, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, wrote a message of congratulations to Nicola Renzi, the new Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Political Affairs and Justice of the Republic of San Marino.“I wish to express my sincere congratulations for your new ministerial mandate to lead the diplomacy of San Marino,” wrote Minister  Alfano in a letter to […]

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Israel – “Florence 66 – After the flood”, film and debate to remember the mud angels

Israel is paying tribute to Florence, 50 years since the flood that overwhelmed the city in 1966. The Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in Tel Aviv is marking this anniversary, on 14 to 19 January, at the Neve Schechter, with a special event attended by the Mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella. The documentary film “Florence 66 – […]

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France – “Paris 1900” exhibition by Alfredo Muller in Strasbourg

The Italian Cultural Institute  (IIIC) in Strasbourg is preparing to host the exhibition titled “Paris 1900. Sguardo sulla scena. Regard sur la scéne . Glance on Stage. Portraits of actresses by Alfredo Muller.” The event, opening next Thursday is the result of meticulous work carried out by the ‘Friends of Alfredo Muller’ association. It brings together a series […]

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United States – Sardinian textiles on show at the Italian Cultural Institute

MURATS, the Sardinian regional museum of textile art, has provided a selection of exhibits for a show being held at the Italian Cultural Institute in San Francisco from Thursday, 19 January to Friday, 24 February. “Sardinian textile production is fairly unknown outside the region and this show is intended to promote Sardinian craftwork and relaunch […]

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The masterpieces of the Italian ‘Novecento’ on show in Tirana

The National Gallery of Art in Tirana will host a special event dedicated to Italian 20th century art. The exhibition, featuring over 100 masterpieces on loan from the Modern Art Gallery in Rome, will run from January 16 to April 2, 2017. Strongly promoted by Albania’s public institutions, the exhibition was made possible thanks to […]

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ACCREDITATION NOTICE – RECTIFICATION: Photo moment of the handshake between Minister Alfano and European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos (Farnesina, 12 January 2017)

On Thursday, 12 January, at 10:15 a.m. the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Angelino Alfano will meet at the Farnesina the European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos.  DUE TO UNEXPECTED SCHEDULING PROBLEMS THERE WILL ONLY BE A PHOTO MOMENT OF THE INITIAL HANDSHAKE AND A BRIEF SHOT OF THE […]

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Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, received today the Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro, Ivan Brajovic

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, received today the  Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro, Ivan Brajovic. The Italian Ambassador to Montenegro, Vincenzo Del Monaco, and the Special Envoy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Western Balkan Process Summit, Michele Giacomelli, participated in the meeting.  The talks, which took place the day after the Chamber of Deputies […]

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Minister Alfano receives at the Farnesina the President of Italian Jewish Community Di Segni to “enhance dialogue with a spirit of collaboration and respect for the traditions and history of the Jewish community”

Angelino Alfano, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received the President of the Union of Italian Jewish Communities, Noemi Di Segni, at the Farnesina today.  During the cordial meeting, Minister Alfano discussed with Ms Di Segni the current state of the Jewish communities in Italy and focused on the Memorial Day, which will be celebrated […]

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Alfano: “We stand with Afghanistan for the victims of the attack against Parliament in Kabul”

​”I wish to condemn the attack that occurred yesterday against the Parliament building in Kabul and express sympathy and condolences on behalf of the Italian people to the State and people of Afghanistan,” said Angelino Alfano, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. “I wish to express my sincere sympathy to the families of the […]

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Statement delivered by Minister Alfano at the Security Council Open Debate on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security” – New York, 10 January 2017

(The authentic text is only the one actually spoken) Excellencies, Colleagues, Mr. Secretary-General, Ladies and Gentlemen. Allow me to praise the Swedish Presidency for organising this debate. My gratitude also goes to the Secretary-General for his ambitious programme of action. As we begin the year, I look forward to an open, productive and fruitful working […]

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