Ukraine OSCE, visit to Kiev by the Special Representative of the Italian Chairmanship for combatting corruption

The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for combatting corruption, Paola Severino, is visiting Kiev to take part in the International Forum on good governance, international aspects and national experiences in combatting corruption. The forum is organised by the Aspen Institute and chaired by Marta Dassù. Special Representative Severino will have a full schedule of […]

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Libya: Minister Moavero Milanesi had several telephone conversations

The Minister shared with his interlocutors an update on the situation in Libya and on the various ongoing conversations. He also reaffirmed the Italian Government’s commitment to relaunch and bring forward the stabilisation process in Libya, an intention that they all had converging views on. Minister Moavero Milanesi confirmed Italy’s position on taking the United […]

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Guatemala

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has learnt with regret the decision of the Government of Guatemala to not ask for a renewal of the mandate for the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG). It will therefore naturally and definitively expire in September 2019, preventing the current CICIG Commissioner Ivàn Velàsquez from re-entering the […]

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Press note on the statements made by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet

In response to the statements made by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Foreign Ministry points out the following: Italy deems the statements made today by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, on Italy’s alleged non-compliance with the respect of the human rights of migrants, to be inappropriate, […]

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The Farnesina hosts the meeting of the Situation Room on Internationalization

Some of the new goals established by the “Situation Room on Internationalisation” meeting today at the Farnesina are: turning the Government’s commitment to internationalisation into a structural commitment; being more attentive and closer to the territory; increasing the number of Italian businesses that are stable exporters, especially from the South; focusing on digital channels; and strengthening […]

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Joint statement on Khan al-Ahmar village

France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom have repeatedly expressed their concern about the village of Khan al-Ahmar, which is located in a sensitive location in Area C, of strategic importance for preserving the contiguity of a future Palestinian state. We took note of Wednesday’s decision by the Israeli Supreme Court leaving a demolition of […]

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The Italian healthcare system helps China manage their growing senior population

 As is widely known, Italy is a Country of senior citizens: this is why China, faced with a growth in the population of over-60s, expects an active collaboration from our health organisations. This is the reason why Italy will be the Guest of Honour Country at the West China International Fair (Changdu, 20-24 September). In […]

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Minister Moavero Milanesi in Benghazi to meet Marshal Haftar

Minister Moavero Milanesi is in Benghazi to meet Marshal Haftar. Efforts are underway to relaunch an inclusive political dialogue promoted by the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya, Ghassan Salamè, with all stakeholders, for a united and stable Libya.

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – 7th Situation Room for Internationalisation (11 September 2018)

On Tuesday, 11 September 2018, at 9:00 a.m., the Farnesina will host the Meeting of the 7th Situation Room for Internationalisation, which will open with remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, and by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development, Labour and Social Policies, Luigi Di Maio. The session will continue with […]

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Posizione italiana sul progetto di legge austriaco di concessione della cittadinanza agli altoatesini di lingua tedesca e ladina

A seguito di immediati passi diplomatici, la Farnesina ha appreso che in Austria un’apposita commissione governativa sta lavorando per approfondire un possibile testo di legge finalizzato alla concessione della cittadinanza austriaca agli altoatesini di lingua tedesca e ladina. Inoltre, le autorità austriache interpellate hanno confermato che il progetto fa parte del programma dell’attuale Governo di […]

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New issue of the Italian Economic Diplomacy newsletter

The Foreign Ministry has posted the Italian Economic Diplomacy newsletter on its official website. This issue opens with a focus on Azerbaijan and an interview with the Italian Ambassador in Baku, Augusto Massari. The visit by President Mattarella and by a mission of businessmen organised by Confindustria and ICE-Agenzia, paved the way for an in-depth analysis […]

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Minister Moavero Milanesi in Cernobbio to attend the “The European House – Ambrosetti” Forum

At the “The European House – Ambrosetti” Forum in Cernobbio, now at its 44th edition, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, spoke at the opening session titled “Future Global Challenges and Impacts on Business – Le sfide globali del futuro e gli impatti sull’economia”, which was attended, among others, by the […]

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