Balcani-EU: Scalfarotto to “Nova”, the enlargement is a mutual benefit

Italy has always been very supportive of the European integration of the Western Balkans, a strategic region on the other side of the Adriatic with which “we have a very deep historical, social and economic bond”. This was stated by the Foreign Secretary, Ivan Scalfarotto, commenting for “Agenzia Nova” the decision of the European Council […]

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The Foreign Ministry, Tunisia credit dates back to 2017, surprised by controversy

With regard to some of the controversies raised in the last few hours, the Foreign Ministry points out that this is not a donation, nor a gift, but a credit (aid) of 50 million euros, which is part of the broader Memorandum of Understanding between Italy and Tunisia signed in 2017, thus three years ago. […]

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Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Tomáš Petříček

On 27 March 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Tomáš Petříček.

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Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, François-Philippe Champagne

On 27 March 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, François-Philippe Champagne, do discuss the COVID19 emergency .

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Minsk: Italian flag illuminates the National Library

Since last night the Italian flag illuminates the large glass tower of the National Library in Minsk as a sign of solidarity with Italy for the coronavirus emergency. The initiative, relaunched on social media with the hashtag #solidarietàconItalia, will last until March 31 in one of the country’s iconic buildings. “Belarusians remember that Italy was […]

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Del Re participates in UN teleconference on COVID-19

Vice Minister in charge of Development Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, participated today in a teleconference chaired by UN Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Aid Coordinator, Mark Lowcock, together with World Health Organization Emergency Director Michael Ryan. The purpose of the teleconference was to explain to crucial donor countries the new United Nations Global Humanitarian Response Plan (GHRP) […]

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Del Re participates in UN teleconference on COVID-19

Vice Minister in charge of Development Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, participated today in a teleconference chaired by UN Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Aid Coordinator, Mark Lowcock, together with World Health Organization Emergency Director Michael Ryan. The purpose of the teleconference was to explain to crucial donor countries the new United Nations Global Humanitarian Response Plan (GHRP) […]

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Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of North Macedonia, Nikola Dimitrov

On 26 March 2020 the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of North Macedonia, Nikola Dimitrov.

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Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, Edi Rama

On 26 March 2020 the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, Edi Rama.

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Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg

On 26 March 2020 the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with the  NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, to discuss NATO’s role and logistical assistance in the Covid-19 emergency. Other issues discussed included also the situation in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and the fight against terrorism.

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Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shah Mahmood Qureshi

On 26 March 2020 the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with the Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

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Di Maio: “And now an international alliance to develop the vaccine” (Corriere della Sera)

“We need a major international alliance against the virus.” Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio is just back from the videoconference with colleagues from G7, dedicated to the Covid-19 emergency. So far, there has not really been a race of solidarity between countries to deal with the epidemic. “I told my colleagues at G7 that we […]

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