Speeches
22 January 2014
Intervento Ministro Bonino a Conferenza Ginevra 2
Intervento Ministro Bonino a Conferenza Ginevra 2
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22 January 2014
Czech Republic – Prague pays tribute to Verdi
The city of Prague will pay tribute to Giuseppe Verdi from 23 January to 13 February, as the Italian Cultural Institute hosts an exhibition, selected from the Rome Opera House collection, of 20th century sketches, models and costumes created by great Italian artists such as Luchino Visconti, Franco Zeffirelli, Pierluigi Pizzi, Danilo Donati and Nicola […]
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Press Releases
21 January 2014
Somalia: Bonino hails formation of new government
The Somali parliament voted its confidence today in the government of Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed. Minister for Foreign Affairs of Italy Emma Bonino expressed her “satisfaction” with the formation of the new government, stressing the importance of giving new impetus to a Somalia’s stabilisation process. “The president and prime minister must now work together […]
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21 January 2014
Syria: Bonino at Geneva 2 Conference – “If it continues, shame on the entire world”
If a compromise is not found on the Syrian crisis “we will all have to be ashamed of ourselves”, was the clear message launched by Minister Emma Bonino at the Geneva 2 Conference that opened today at Monteux, with 45 participating delegations that included those of the Syrian government and opposition. All actors must be […]
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Interviews
21 January 2014
Italian Cooperation on the ground
Italy will contribute 2 million euro to humanitarian efforts in the Central African Republic, according to an announcement at the donors conference convened yesterday in Brussels by European Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs Kristalina Georgieva and head of the Coordination Office for Humanitarian Questions of the UN (OCHA) Valerie Amos. 2 projects: children, education, healthcare and […]
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21 January 2014
Web and foreign policy. The challenges of diplomacy 2.0
How have web and social media transformed diplomacy? The 12th instalment of “Diplomazia e dintorni”, on -air this evening, Tuesday 21, January on RadioLuiss.it will seek to answer that question and examine the risks and advantages of digital diplomacy. The programme, conducted by Minister Plenipotentiary and Director of the Diplomatic Institute Stefano Baldi, will feature […]
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Press Releases
21 January 2014
The Italian Cooperation contributes to humanitarian efforts in Central African Republic
Italy will contribute 2 million euro to humanitarian efforts in the Central African Republic, according to an announcement at the donors conference convened yesterday in Brussels by European Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs Kristalina Georgieva and head of the Coordination Office for Humanitarian Questions of the UNOCHA Valerie Amos The Italian Cooperation will immediately activate a […]
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Interviews
21 January 2014
«Un «roadshow» per guidare le Pmi sui mercati globali» (Il Sole24Ore)
La sfida per i Paesi che vogliono mantenere la leadership economica si giocherà su due piani: industria e internazionalizzazione. È una partita che l`Italia può vincere. La seconda fase della globalizzazione, caratterizzata da una più equilibrata distribuzione dei vantaggi (aumento della classe media e della domanda di prodotti “made in Italy” e diminuzione dei differenziali […]
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20 January 2014
Iranian sanctions framework updated. EU adopts temporary measures
The Joint Plan of Action (JPA) agreed to by Iran and the international community in Geneva on 24 November was activated today. In response to the limits set by Iran on the development of its nuclear programme, the European Union approved a series of measures that loosen the sanctions, laid down by and in strict […]
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Press Releases
20 January 2014
Weapons of Mass Destruction-Free area in the Middle East: Dassù-Laajava meeting
Deputy Minister Marta Dassù met today at the foreign ministry in Rome with Finnish Under-Secretary of State Jaakko Laajava, appointed to facilitate the convening of a conference on the establishment of a weapons of mass destruction-free area in the Middle East. The topics of discussion included the latest development in the consultations conducted by facilitator […]
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Press Releases
20 January 2014
Panama Canal: Minister Bonino speaks with Spanish colleague and Vice President Tajani
Within the context of the Italian government’s efforts to protect the interests of Italian firms participating in international consortium for the widening of the Panama Canal, Minister Bonino met with her Spanish counterpart Garcia-Margallo, with whom she discussed possible common initiatives for resolving the dispute between the consortium of European firms and the Panamanian authorities. […]
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20 January 2014
DEI/Sole 24 Ore – Algeria: Air Algérie boosts fleet with the purchase of 3 ATR 600
Air Algérie signed a contract for the purchase of three ATR 72-600 valued at an approximate 75 million euro. The operation falls within the broader sector growth strategy outlined in the company’s 5-year 2013-2017 development plan, which aims to increase air links with the African continent and eastward. On the same occasion contracts were also […]
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