Del Re: Europe must pursue a strong partnership with Africa

The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, opened the seminar of the European Council on Foreign Relations on the topic of “Africa-Europe Relations in 2021”, attended, among others, by the Portuguese Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Francisco André. The Vice Minister began her address by recalling how […]

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Minister Di Maio in Brussels for the GAC

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio is in Brussels today for the Foreign Affairs Council.  

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Foreign Ministry Note – Afghanistan

The Foreign Ministry informs that, this morning, a vehicle of the Italian Embassy in Afghanistan was involved in an explosion caused by a makeshift bomb in Police District 4 of the capital Kabul. No casualties have been reported and no Italian nationals were involved in the incident.

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Minister Di Maio’s talk with his German counterpart Heiko Maas

On January 22, 2021, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio had a telephone conversation with his German counterpart Heiko Maas. The topics on the agenda included the preparation of the GAC of January 25 and EU-Turkey relations.    

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Crisis in Ethiopia – Italian Cooperation’s contribution

At Vice-Minister Emanuela Del Re’s urging, Italian Cooperation passed an emergency contribution amounting to Euro 500,000 in favour of the “Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund”. This is a multi-donor fund managed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), dedicated to financing humanitarian projects set up by the United Nations Agencies and the […]

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Ethiopia. Italian Cooperation’s Contribution in response to the Country’s humanitarian crisis

At Vice-Minister Emanuela Del Re’s urging, Italian Cooperation passed an emergency contribution amounting to Euro 500,000 in favour of the “Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund”. This is a multi-donor fund managed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), dedicated to financing humanitarian projects set up by the United Nations Agencies and the […]

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Climate and energy transition – Minister Di Maio takes part in a Video Conference with Kerry, Borrell, Timmermans, and EU Foreign Ministers

Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, has taken part in a video conference with the new US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, the High Representative of the European Union, Josep Borrell, the Vice President of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans, and the Foreign Ministers of the European […]

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Letter by Minister Luigi Di Maio “From exports to politics: insightful projects reap rewards” (Il Sole 24 Ore)

Dear Editor, These are very difficult times indeed. The current crisis can have serious repercussions on our economy and right now we are striving to offer an opportunity for cohesion around an insightful and transparent political project. Our citizens, households, the most fragile in society and, above all, our business sector are asking us to […]

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Belarus: Sereni calls for freedom of information

“In democratic societies, freedom of information plays an essential role in ensuring respect for human rights and fundamental liberties,” said the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marina Sereni, speaking at the Arria-formula Meeting on the repeated violations of media freedom in Belarus. “Italy – Vice Minister Sereni continued – is concerned about the continuous reports […]

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Belarus: Sereni calls for freedom of information and the release of arrested journalists

“In democratic societies, freedom of information plays an essential role in ensuring respect for human rights and fundamental liberties,” said the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marina Sereni, speaking at the Arria-formula Meeting on the repeated violations of media freedom in Belarus. “Italy – Vice Minister Sereni continued – is concerned about the continuous reports […]

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Minister Luigi Di Maio takes part in the Question Time session of the Chamber of Deputies

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, responds to questions on the initiatives undertaken at the international and European level in favour of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and for respecting human rights and the rule of law in Russia.      

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VM Sereni holds talks with the President of the EU-LAC Foundation Pajin

“Italy has consistently supported the strengthening and consolidation of relations between the European Union and the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.” said the Italian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marina Sereni, during a cordial conversation this morning with Leire Pajin Iraola, President of the EU-LAC Foundation, whose purpose is to foster bi-regional relations […]

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