Minister Alfano in Colombia

“Relations between Italy and Colombia have improved significantly in recent years. There are more meetings at political level. At the economic-commercial level, trade now exceeds one billion euros, a marked increase over 2016. Colombia has become more attractive to Italian companies with groups like ENEL, Salini, Ferrero and ANAS having a well-established presence in the […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy 19 February: latest news from the world

Thailand: towards the liberalisation of the electricity market Thailand is getting ready to liberalise electricity production, a measure deemed essential to make the market more efficient and prices more affordable for consumers. The Country is providing to increase the monthly energy tax by 50% over the next 10 years and, to this effect, the Minister […]

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Alfano: “Businesses and the Foreign Ministry, a fruitful dialogue” (Il Sole 24Ore)

Economic diplomacy is the main focus of my action as Foreign Minister. Today I am in Latin America, first in Colombia and then in Brazil, on a strongly economic mission. Last week in Verona, the presence of a delegation of the Foreign Ministry at the Assembly of Confindustria confirmed the great teamwork done by Italian […]

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Minister Alfano on mission to Colombia and Brazil

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is on a diplomatic mission to Colombia and Brazil from today until 24 February. In Bogotá, Minister Alfano will bring a tangible testimony of Italy’s support to the post-conflict phase that Colombia is going through and will discuss how to enhance economic and commercial relations […]

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OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Secretary General condemn terrorist attack in Russia’s Republic of Dagestan

The targeting of innocent civilians in indiscriminate acts of violence is unacceptable and never justified, said OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Italy’s Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano and OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger today following the terrorist attacks in Kizlyar, Dagestan, in the Russian Federation. They offered their condolences to the families of victims and wished a quick […]

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The Foreign Ministry at the service of Italian football fans

The diplomatic and consular network is preparing to provide assistance to Italian football fans in different European cities for the upcoming Champions League and Europa League football matches. The Foreign Ministry has drafted an ad hoc prevention and intervention handbook for the delivery of consular assistance and has sent it to the diplomatic offices that […]

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“Young Ambassadors Society” recruitment

G20 Youth Summit: The Young Ambassadors Society is recruiting 2 delegates for Y20 Argentina 2018 In association with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Young Ambassadors Society (YAS) is recruiting two delegates to represent Italy at the Y20 Youth Summit, the youth conference corresponding to the G20. This year, the Y20 Summit […]

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Minister Alfano meets with the Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan

“Italy and the USA are bound by a very strong alliance that rests its roots in history and in common values. We also share the same commitment in multiple areas of crisis such as Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. With Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan, we discussed the most topical international dossiers, starting with those […]

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Week from 12 to 18 February – From the meeting of the Global Coalition against Daesh in Kuwait to the Security Conference in Munich

“The men of the Guardia di Finanza abroad, like diplomats, wear the uniform of Italy. And this is why they too are “Ambassadors” of our Country around the world. Today Italy is in the forefront in international actions to combat corruption and the Foreign Ministry, with the contribution of the network of Officers and Experts of the […]

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Alfano: “The export figures are good news for the Country. We continue to work to obtain even better results”

The figures on 2017 Italian exports, which are up 7.4% from 2016, amounting to more than 448 billion euros, confirm the great quality of Italian products and technology and our companies’ growing competitiveness around the world. These results issue from the skills and talent of our entrepreneurs, which have been consolidated thanks to the coordinated […]

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Undersecretary Amendola in Sofia to attend the informal meeting of the EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, is in Sofia to attend the informal meeting of the EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs (Gymnich). The meeting, chaired by the High Representative of the Union, Federica Mogherini, is hosted by Bulgaria as the Country holding the rotating Presidency of the European Union Council. Syria, the […]

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Munich Conference

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is on a diplomatic mission to Munich today and tomorrow to represent Italy at the Munich Security Conference, the most important annual event dedicated to this theme with the participation of Heads of State and Government, Ministers and the top-ranking officials of International Organizations. The […]

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