Alfano meets his Liechtenstein counterpart

“We are delighted at the excellent level of bilateral relations based on shared fundamental values and hope that we can further improve relations in all areas. The entry into the Agreement in December 2016 for the exchange of information on tax matters between Italy and Liechtenstein, ensuring higher levels of efficiency and adequate transparency due […]

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Incontro del ministro Alfano con la sua omologa austriaca

  “I had a very straightforward and constructive talk with my Austrian colleague. Our relationship is very intense. Italy is the second-largest exporter to Austria and we have many projects in common, such as for example, the construction of the Brenner Base Tunnel that, once it is finished and becomes operational in 2026, it will […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE Presentation to the press of the International Conference on the Responsibility of States, Institutions and Individuals in Combating Anti-Semitism in the OSCE Area. (Farnesina, 23 January 2018)

Presentation to the press of the International Conference on the Responsibility of States, Institutions and Individuals in Combating Anti-Semitism in the OSCE Area. Within the framework of the Italian OSCE Chairmanship, on Tuesday, 23 January, at 12:15 p.m., the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano and the President of the Union of […]

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Presentation of the “Diplomacy Education” Project

The Farnesina hosted the Presentation of the “Diplomacy Education” Project, with the attendance of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano For the first time in Europe, 60 embassies and diplomatic missions in Italy will “adopt” whole classes of Italian secondary schools to participate in the project entitled “Diplomacy Education”, developed by […]

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Coordinating Committee of Italian and Croatian Ministers

The Coordinating Committee of Italian and Croatian Ministers, which convenes the two Countries’ ministers of Foreign Affairs, the Environment, Economic Development, Agricultural Policies, Infrastructure, the Interior, Education and Cultural Heritage, will meet at the Italian Foreign Ministry today. This is the third Committee meeting, following those of 2009 and 2010.   The meeting will be […]

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Alfano: “Italy and Romania have a unique relationship”

“Italians and Romanians are united by a historical friendship nurtured by numerous similarities such as the strong resemblance between our languages that have always helped forge strong political, cultural and economic relations”. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, expressed these thoughts in his diplomatic mission today to Bucharest, where he was welcomed […]

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Siro Surfing, by choreographer Siro Guglielmi

The Italian Cultural Institute in Madrid, in cooperation with the Teatros del Canal, will present the choreographic work of Siro Guglielmi, from 6 to 9 p.m. on 18 and 19 January and, on 20 January, a demo of the creative process of siro’ surfing, a work created during the choreographer’s artist-in-residence period at the Centro Danza Canal. […]

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Toronto hosts “Mamma: in the Meantime”, a photographic tale

“Mamma: in the Meantime” is a heart-breaking photographic tale of an extraordinary and unconventional relationship between an artist and his muse. The exhibition will run from 15 February to 3 April at Toronto’s Joseph D. Carrier Gallery.  Tony and his ninety-four-year-old mother Elia embark on a journey in which art becomes the perfect means to […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE: Diplomacy Education Project (Farnesina, 18 January 2018)

On Thursday, 18 January, at 9:00 a.m., the Farnesina will host the presentation of the “Diplomacy Education” Project with the attendance of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano.   For the first time in Europe, 60 embassies and diplomatic missions in Italy will “adopt” whole classes of Italian secondary schools to participate […]

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OSCE Chair-in-Office Alfano and Secretary General Greminger shocked at murder of Oliver Ivanovic, call for swift investigation

Rome, Vienna, 16 January 2018 – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Italy’s Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano and OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger expressed today their outrage at the murder of Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanović and offered their heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. “We are shocked by the murder of Oliver Ivanović. We condemn it in the […]

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Vancouver Meeting

“The Vancouver meeting on the Korean Peninsula released a clear message of cohesion and solidarity,” stated Minister Alfano. He went on: “The international community will continue to work to fully implement the resolutions unanimously adopted by the Security Council. North Korea must fulfil its obligations and get back into the course of international legality. The […]

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Minister Alfano on mission to Bucharest

“We have a decade-long strategic partnership with Rumania, also consolidated by the presence of a very numerous Rumanian community in Italy. Italy has been for years among Rumania’s major trade partners, with trade volumes of 12.95 billion euros and more than 23,000 companies active on the Rumanian territory. Also at European level, we have a […]

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