Scalfarotto: the detention of Maria Kolesnikova is unacceptable

“The detention of Maria Kolesnikova, expulsions, unjustified arrests and persecution of Belarusian opposition members and peaceful protesters are unacceptable and incompatible with the values of freedom and democracy shared by all the European countries,” said Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto. “I appeal to the Belarusian authorities asking them to immediately release María Kolesnikova and all those detained […]

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Scalfarotto: the detention of Maria Kolesnikova is unacceptable

“The detention of Maria Kolesnikova, expulsions, unjustified arrests and persecution of Belarusian opposition members and peaceful protesters are unacceptable and incompatible with the values of freedom and democracy shared by all the European countries,” said Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto. “I appeal to the Belarusian authorities asking them to immediately release María Kolesnikova and all those detained […]

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Success of Italy’s candidature as ASEAN Development Partner

The 53rd meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the member countries of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) today approved Italy’s candidature as Development Partner of the Association. This is an objective for which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has worked hard this year, despite the difficult conditions dictated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Italy has […]

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Del Re visits the WFP for an “Effective Multilateralism”

Vice Minister Emanuela Del Re visited the World Food Programme (WFP) headquarters in Rome and met Executive Director David Beasley. The meeting confirmed the convergence between WFP humanitarian actions according to its mandate focused on food security and the priorities of the Italian Cooperation and allowed a fruitful exchange of views on WFP’s ongoing interventions […]

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Del Re visits the WFP for an “Effective Multilateralism”

Vice Minister Emanuela Del Re visited the World Food Programme (WFP) headquarters in Rome and met Executive Director David Beasley. The meeting confirmed the convergence between WFP humanitarian actions according to its mandate focused on food security and the priorities of the Italian Cooperation and allowed a fruitful exchange of views on WFP’s ongoing interventions […]

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International Day to Protect Education from Armed Attacks (9th September 2020)

On the occasion of the first International Day to Protect Education from Armed Attack, established in May 2020 by the United Nations General Assembly, Italy reiterates that education is a fundamental right of children and must always be guaranteed and protected, even in times of war. Italy works with the utmost determination, in partnership with […]

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Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the German Foreign Minister Maas

Minister Di Maio had today a telephone conversation with his German colleague, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas. During the conversation, the two Ministers had a useful exchange on the situation in Libya and the Eastern Mediterranean.    

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Press accreditation notice – Pact for Export Roadshow (Chamber of Commerce – Hadrian’s Temple Hall, 9th September 2020)

On Wednesday 9th September 2020, from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm, at the Chamber of Commerce – Hadrian’s Temple Hall (Piazza di Pietra 91/A) the “Pact for Export Roadshow” is taking place in Rome.  The President of the Council of Ministers, Giuseppe Conte, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, the […]

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Minister Di Maio visits the Milano Unica Fair

Min. Luigi Di Maio participated in the 31st edition of Milano Unica, the exhibition of textiles and fashion accessories. In his speech, the Minister stressed that with the Pact for Exports, the Foreign Ministry supports the fair system as an international showcase for the promotion of Made in Italy and as a tool for the […]

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Minister Di Maio meets the Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha González Laya in Milan

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Sereni, women at the core of peace-making process

Italy committed to promoting women’s emancipation in the world “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation attributes the utmost importance to the promotion of gender equality and the emancipation of all women and is proud to have sponsored this Forum”. This was declared by the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Marina Sereni in a […]

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Gender Equality: Vice Minister Sereni: “from women a great contribution to the peaceful resolution of conflicts”

Italy committed to promoting women’s emancipation in the world “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation attributes the utmost importance to the promotion of gender equality and the emancipation of all women and is proud to have sponsored this Forum”. This was declared by the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Marina Sereni in a […]

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