MINISTER MOAVERO’S CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE AGREEMENT ON THE COUNTRY’S NAME

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi stated: “On behalf of the Italian Government, I convey my heartfelt congratulations to Prime Ministers Tsipras and Zaev and to Foreign Ministers Dimitrov and Kotzias. The agreement signed today by Athens and Skopje on the Country’s name is a history-making step towards strengthening the […]

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Moavero Milanesi: «Reception Centres in Africa flying the European flag» (Corriere della Sera)

Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi is packing up his things at the Luiss University. The professor of European Law, 63, is emptying his office because his new job as Foreign Minister won’t leave him time for anything else, especially during these days marked by the immigration emergency. Matteo Salvini has closed Italian ports to another two boats. Is […]

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Afghanistan: Italy welcomes President Ghani’s proposal to extend ceasefire and start peace negotiations.

Italy welcomes President Ghani’s proposal to extend the ceasefire and start peace negotiations: we support the aspiration of the people of Afghanistan to peace and stability. The extension of the ceasefire is the first and necessary condition for a durable peace. Italy strongly and fully supports this process.

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Telephone conversation between Foreign Minister Moavero Milanesi and U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, had a telephone conversation with the United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, yesterday afternoon. They agreed to launch a close cooperation within the framework of the traditional friendship between Italy and the United States of America.

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​Italy Launches the Global Network of Water Museums with UNESCO

Italy is promoting an initiative within UNESCO which goes beyond the concept of “museum” in the classical sense of the word.As part of the International Hydrological Program (IHP), Italy has proposed establishing the “Global Network of Water Museums” under the auspices of UNESCO. The project currently involves over 60 museums and research centres in various parts […]

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Minister Moavero Milanesi meets the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, met the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, Federica Mogherini, also in view of the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, due to take place in Luxembourg on 25 June. The meeting focused on all the […]

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Moavero meets the Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee at the Farnesina. “Solid friendship between Italy and the Jewish world and firm commitment to combat anti-Semitism” ​

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, met the Executive Director of the American Jewish Committe, David Harris, at the Farnesina today.

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 15 June: latest news from the world

 Enel Greenpower becomes Peru’s main renewable player ​Enel Green Power (EGP) has announced the entry into service of Peru’s 132 MW Wayra I wind farm. A total of 165 million US dollars were invested to build Wayra I, which is located in Marcona, in the Ica Region, and is the country’s largest facility.    Thanks […]

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Minister Moavero Milanesi meets his Maltese counterpart, Minister Abela

  The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, met his Maltese counterpart, Carmelo Abela, at the Farnesina today. During the meeting, a common will to work together in close coordination was expressed, inter alia, especially at the European level, on issues such as migration and the revision of the Dublin […]

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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

The phenomena of desertification, drought and climate change are interlinked and therefore require a collective cooperative effort to tackle land degradation, as laid down in point 15.3 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. In order to raise the awareness of the world, governments, organizations and individuals on the collective responsibility of making a sustainable use of […]

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Italian and local companies meet to discuss business opportunities

The Skopje Government wants to improve the Country’s infrastructure and to invest in energy and the environment. To seize this opportunity, 15 Italian companies active in these sectors (including Ferrovie dello Stato) met with local companies and trade associations in Skopje in a meeting organised by the Italian Embassy and the ICE Agency that also […]

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Bolivia: Italy promotes universal access to water​

Italian Ambassador Placido Vigo and Chancellor Fernando Huanacuni signed an agreement to implement the “National Programme for the Collection of Water for Life”, an initiative financed by the Italian Development Cooperation service through 25 million euros in tied aid, at an official ceremony held at the Tiwanaku Hall of the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. […]

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