Syria, Amendola meets opposition leader

Today at the Farnesina the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincenzo Amendola met Nasr al-Hariri, chief negotiator of the opposition “Syrian Negotiating Commission” (SNC) and members of the delegation: Mohamad Jamal Soliman, Hanadi Abou Arab, Hind Kabawat, Abdulahad Astepho. After discussing the current critical situation in Syria, Amendola thanked Hariri and the SNC […]

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Information Notice – How to apply for accreditation to the G7 Foreign Affairs and Security Ministers Meeting “Building a More Peaceful and Secure World” (Toronto, 22-24 April 2018)

Please take note that under the Canadian Presidency of the G7, the Foreign Affairs and Security Ministers Meeting “Building a More Peaceful and Secure World” will be held in Toronto on 22 and 24 April 2018. Media representatives interested in following the event can apply for accreditation by registering on the website https://www.accreditationcanada.gc.ca/toronto-2018/, by 11:59 p.m. EDT […]

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Alfano in Luxembourg to attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is in Luxembourg to attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council. The points on the agenda include the situation in Syria and EU relations with Iran and the Russian Federation. The meeting will be followed by a working lunch on the Western Balkans. Minister Alfano will […]

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The case of Alfie Evans

With reference to the case of Alfie Evans, the Foreign Ministry informs that it has been in contact with the boy’s family for several days, giving them all the assistance possible through the Italian Embassy and Consulate in London. Italy has always followed the case with utmost attention and care, in consideration of its sensitive […]

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Minister Alfano holds a telephone conversation with his British colleague, Boris Johnson

Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had a telephone conversation with the British Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, on the military operation conducted yesterday in Syria by the United Kingdom, together with the United States and France. Foreign Secretary Johnson, in explaining the aim of the intervention, reaffirmed that the action […]

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Press Accreditation Notice – Presentation of 4th edition of WeWorld Index Report (Farnesina, 18 April 2018)

The 4th edition of the WeWorld Index Report will be presented on 18 April at 11 a.m. at the Farnesina. For four consecutive years, WeWorld Index has represented an important instrument to measure the level of inclusion of boys, girls, teenagers and women throughout the world. Supported by a series of indicators and, more importantly, a rich variety of interviews […]

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“The Wireless Pioneeer. Guglielmo Marconi 1874-1937”

On Monday 16 April the Italian Cultural Institute in Lisbon, with the support of the Emilia Romagna Region and the Fondazione Guglielmo Marconi, will host the screening of Enza Negroni‘s documentary entitled “The Wireless Pioneer. Guglielmo Marconi 1874-1937.” The event will mark the First Italian Research Day in the World, which is meant to recognize the work of Italian researchers abroad and make […]

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Italy’s Diplomacy, 13 April: latest news from the world

The World Trade Centre in Sao Paolo will host this year’s Brazil Investment Forum on 29 and 30 May. Organized by the Federal Government in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank, the event provides exhaustive and updated information on investment opportunities in Brazil’s strategic economic sectors, such as infrastructure, energy, agri-business, construction, technology and innovation. […]

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Italian Research Day in the World

“Science allows us to overcome cultural and language barriers, while effectively supporting and sometimes even getting ahead of political and diplomatic actions. Italy is proud of its researchers, who are recognized in Italy and in the world for their competence and creativity. They are the ambassadors of our culture, our customary pursuit of knowledge and […]

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INFORMATION NOTICE – High-level Seminar “Combating corruption in sport – Towards a solid public-private alliance. The Italian Scenario” (Rome, 19 April 2018)

Please take note that on 19 April 2018, at 9:00 a.m., the high-level Seminar “Combating corruption in sport – Towards a solid public-private alliance within the framework of the UNCAC Resolution 7/8. The Italian Scenario” will be held in Rome, at the Scuola di Perfezionamento delle Forze di Polizia (Piazza di Priscilla 6, Conference Hall).  The event is co-organised by […]

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Alfano: “​Italy firmly condemns further attacks against the territory of Saudi Arabia, for which the Yemeni Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “Italy firmly condemns further attacks against the territory of Saudi Arabia, for which the Yemeni Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility. Among the attacks were a new round of ballistic missile launches towards the capital, Riyadh. Such attacks, which can cause further victims among defenseless civilians, already occurred on 26 March and […]

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Italian Development Cooperation

“The Italian Official Development Assistance has grown for a fifth consecutive year, bucking the international trend. Italy stands by its commitments on cooperation,” said the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, regarding the data released on the OECD website pertaining to the 2017 Official Development Assistance (ODA) of the Member States […]

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