Syria: Italy supports the proposal by the UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura​

“Italy supports the proposal by UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura to put an end to the destruction of East Aleppo and to the suffering of the population, and it deserves the support of all the parties concerned,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni. “It is not an easy attempt […]

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Italy-Turkey: Minister Gentiloni in Ankara since Thursday for institutional meetings

Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni travelled to Turkey yesterday, on his first visit following the failed coup of 15 July. “My visit offered the opportunity to strongly reiterate Italy’s solidarity to the government and people of Turkey following the failed coup of 15 July, in the hope that the institutions might go back to functioning normally […]

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Cultural Heritage Protection

The exhibition “A Rebirth from Destruction: Ebla, Nimrud, Palmira” was inaugurated today at the Colosseum. The event was attended by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, and the Minister for Cultural Property and Tourism, Dario Franceschini. The exhibit, which has been granted UNESCO sponsorship, […]

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Deputy Foreign Minister Amendola urges OSCE security architecture for the Mediterranean

“The current migration flows should be approached on the basis of the renewed relationship between Europe and Africa, in compliance with the Migration Compact promoted by the Italian Government. Migrant flows landing on Italian shores in the past days underline the urgent need for European action to support transit countries such as Libya,” said Deputy […]

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Croatia – Madama Butterfly staged at the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb

Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini, drawn from Pier Luigi Pizzi’s 2009 performance at the Sferisterio in Macerata, will now be staged at the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb on Wednesday, 5 October and on Friday 7 October 2016 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Treaty between the Italian and Croatian Republics on the Right […]

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Farnesina expresses growing concern over the announcement by Israel of new settlements in the West Bank

The Farnesina expressed its growing concerns over the announcement by Israel of the building of new homes around Shiloh in the West Bank. It is yet another negative development, following others which occurred in recent months, and stands at odds with a two-State solution. 

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Foreign Minister Gentiloni received Libyan deputy Prime Minister Ali Qatrani at the Farnesina today

Today, at the Farnesina, Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni received Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Ali Quatrani. Minister Gentiloni expressed appreciation to his guest for his decision to join the Presidential Council (PC) led by President Al-Serraj. Mr Gentiloni underscored that Italy will continue to staunchly and resolutely support the institutions established under the Libyan Political Agreement. During the meeting with deputy Prime Minister Ali […]

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Italy – Russia: Minister Gentiloni opened the meeting of the Italian-Russian Council for Economic, Industrial and Financial Cooperation

The 14th Session of the Italian-Russian Council for Economic, Industrial and Financial Cooperation opened today at the Farnesina. The meeting, addressed to the representatives of Russian institutions and corporations, is co-chaired by the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Arkady Dvorkovich. Organised […]

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12th Contemporary Art Day – On Saturday, 15 October, the doors of the Farnesina Palace will be open to the public

On Saturday, 15 October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will join in the celebration of the Contemporary Art Day organised by AMACI (Association of Italian Contemporary Art Museums) by exceptionally opening its doors on a day of closing. The guided tour will unfold through the most representative rooms on the first, second […]

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Diplomatic Network. The Foreign Ministry opens three new Embassies

The Italian Cabinet has approved the proposal put forward by Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni to open three new Embassies: in Niger (Niamey), in Guinea (Conakry) and in the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo). More specifically, the opening of an Embassy in Niamey gives Italy an important operating advantage in the light of the current dynamics in […]

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China – Italian driver sets record on the most hazardous road in the world

With the amazing time of 10 minutes and 31 seconds, Italian driver Fabio Barone broke the world’s record speed on the “Tianmen Mountain Road”, in China’s Hunan Province, known as the most dangerous road in the world.    Fabio Barone was awarded the winner’s trophy by the Italian Consul Laura Egoli, who attended the Roman-born pilot’s […]

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Brazil – Infrastructure and energy companies meet

Some seventy Italian and Brazilian entrepreneurs met in Brazil to discuss partnership opportunities in the infrastructure and energy market. The event, organized by “Banco do Brasil S.A.” and the Italian Embassy in Brazil in conjunction with the Brazilian Chamber of the Construction Industry (CBIC), was attended, among others, by Brazilian interim Minister of Planning, Development and […]

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