Minister Luigi Di Maio meets the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of San Marino, Luca Beccari

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, has held a meeting today with the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, International Economic Cooperation and Telecommunications of San Marino, Luca Beccari. Less than three months after the previous meeting, Di Maio and Beccari have positively assessed the results of the relations between […]

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Press release by Luigi Di Maio

“For close to a year now, the world has been facing one of the most complex challenges in history, as it struggles against a devious and invisible enemy that has radically changed our way of life. The pandemic has also violently affected Western democracies, bringing our economies to their knees and forcing us to restrict […]

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Minister Luigi Di Maio’s mission to Jordan and Saudi Arabia

Minister Luigi Di Maio has just concluded a two-day mission to Jordan and Saudi Arabia. In Jordan, the Minister had meetings with Prime Minister Al Khasawneh, his counterpart Ayman Safadi, the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply. The visit has proved an opportunity to strengthen bilateral cooperation […]

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, is on a mission to Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

The Minister attended a working dinner in Amman with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. On Sunday, the Minister will have a meeting with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Jordan, Bisher Al Khasawneh, which will be followed by a further meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. After their meeting, the two […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 07 January: breaking news from around the world

UAE: ENI ANNOUNCES START OF GAS PRODUCTION AT MAHANI FIELD IN SHARJAH After the recent awarding of the exploration rights for Exploration Block 3, located offshore to the north-west of Abu Dhabi, ENI group announced the start of gas production (in partnership with SNOC – Sharjah National Oil Corporation) at the Mahani field in one […]

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7 January – National Flag Day

Today, Italy and the diplomatic consular network celebrate the National Flag Day, being the 224th anniversary of the first Tricolour Flag. Following is the Declaration of the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella: “Today marks the 224th anniversary of the National Flag Day, the patriotic symbol that is dearest to all Italians. During these long […]

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Outcome of the Gulf Cooperation Council Summit

Italy warmly welcomes the Gulf Cooperation Council Summit outcome on 5 January with the adoption of the “Al Ula Manifesto”. It marks the start of the normalisation of relations within the Organisation whilst announcing Saudi airspace’s reopening with Qatar. The settlement of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s internal dispute is a fundamental prerequisite for increased stability […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy 4 January: breaking news from around the world

POLAND – FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES ANNOUNCES HUGE INVESTMENT AT TYCHY PLANT Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced that it will start rolling out Jeep, Fiat and Alfa Romeo electric cars from its Tychy plant in Poland. An initial investment of 170 million euros has already been planned although the final value of the investment, including […]

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Iran

Italy firmly condemns the execution in Teheran, on 31 December, of Mohammad Hassan Rezaei, who was only 16 years old when he committed the crime for which he was sentenced to death. In line with our strong commitment to human rights and the abolition of the death penalty, Italy strongly calls on Iran to apply […]

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Egypt

The Foreign Ministry regards as unacceptable the recent statement of the Egyptian Public Prosecution Office regarding the tragic murder of Giulio Regeni. While reiterating its full confidence in the work of the Italian judicial authorities, it intends to continue to raise the matter in all appropriate fora, including the European Union, to ensure that the […]

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Bosnia-Herzegovina

Italy is closely following the situation unfolding in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the wake of the closure of the Lipa migrant camp. The humanitarian condition of migrants and asylum seekers currently left without accommodation and access to essential services is of great concern. To this end, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has allocated up […]

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Earthquake in Croatia. Del Re: Italy’s immediate solidarity

“Italy’s immediate and proactive solidarity to Croatia affected by the earthquake that has caused extensive damage and loss of life in the country” –  the Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, said. According to Article 29 of Legislative Decree 1/2018, the Vice Minister asked the Head of the Civil Protection […]

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