NOTA FARNESINA – Freedom of religion in Sudan

As part of its international commitment to freedom of religion or belief, Italy has promoted – within the International Contact Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief (ICG-FORB) – a joint declaration on Sudan, aimed at expressing satisfaction and support for the democratic transition and reform process undertaken by the Transitional Government under civilian leadership. […]

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Telephone conversation of Minister Di Maio with the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias

On August 25, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias.

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NOTE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Navalny

Italy expresses deep concern about the preliminary conclusions released today by experts at the German Charité Hospital on Alexei Navalny’s clinical condition, which suggest that the Russian activist may have been the victim of poisoning. We strongly support the need to quickly shed full light on these very serious events and, in line with what […]

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Meeting between Minister Di Maio and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Champagne

On August 25, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, François-Philippe Champagne.  

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Meeting between Minister Di Maio and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, met today at Villa Madama with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi.  

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PRESS ENTRY CORRECTION. Press Accreditation Note – Press Point Minister Di Maio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (Villa Madama, 25 August 2020)

TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 2020 THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION LUIGI DI MAIO, WILL MEET THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA WANG YI AT VILLA MADAMA. Please note that for technical reasons accreditation cards must be collected personally at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MAIN […]

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IIC Paris: “Haute couture”, design dialogues with fashion

On the occasion of “Paris Design Week” 2020, the Italian Cultural Institute presents Haute couture, an installation by Servomuto, a duo of Italian designers composed by Francesca De Giorgi and Alessandro Poli. Servomuto combines extraordinary craftsmanship and avant-garde design in the creation of lamps and lights: Haute couture is a new project consisting of seven […]

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Mr Scalfarotto: good US-EU agreement for market access

Undersecretary Scalfarotto commented positively on the agreement reached between the US and the EU for access to their respective markets for European and American products worth more than 100 million exchanges per year. “This is a step in the right direction,” commented Mr Scalfarotto. “Although this is a limited agreement, for the first time in […]

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Mr Scalfarotto: US-EU agreement for access to respective markets step in the right direction

Undersecretary Scalfarotto commented positively on the agreement reached between the US and the EU for access to their respective markets for European and American products worth more than 100 million exchanges per year. “This is a step in the right direction,” commented Mr Scalfarotto. “Although this is a limited agreement, for the first time in […]

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Declaration by the High Representative Josep Borrell on behalf of European Union on the political announcements by the Libyan Presidency Council and the Libyan House of Representatives

The European Union warmly welcomes the announcements issued on August 21, 2020 by the President of the Presidency Council Fayez Al-Serraj and Speaker of the House of Representatives Aguila Saleh. This is a constructive first step forward, which demonstrates the determination of the Libyan leaders to overcome the current stalemate and creates a new hope for a […]

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Note Farnesina – International Day Commemorating the victims of acts of violence on the basis of religion or belief

On the occasion of the International Day Commemorating the victims of acts of violence on a Religious Basis, Italy reaffirms its strong commitment at international level to promote freedom of religion or belief and expresses the strongest condemnation of all types of violence motivated by religious affiliation or belief. Convinced that full respect for the […]

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VM Del Re: “Truce in Libya offers ways out of the crisis” (Agenzia DIRE)

“Italy warmly welcomes the ceasefire in Libya, which offers a new possibility to a political way out, the only one possible, to an intricate crisis” – Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Emanuela Del Re declared today at the Dire agency. “We will continue to play our role of facilitation towards all parties involved – Ms […]

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