Alfano: “Satisfaction for the establishment of a Permanent Observatory on peacekeeping”

The establishment of the Permanent Observatory on Peacekeeping was announced at the opening ceremony of the academic year at the Centro Alti Studi per la Difesa (CASD – Italian Centre for High Defence Studies). The Observatory is a joint initiative between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Defence, further […]

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International Conference: “Cities of Africa”

An international conference entitled “Cities of Africa” opened today at the Farnesina. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, and the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Vera Songwe, made the opening remarks. African ministers and mayors, researchers, architects and entrepreneurs will meet for an in-depth discussion […]

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Libya: Italy is committed to improving humanitarian conditions in reception centres

Italy has raised the question of humanitarian conditions in Libyan reception centres since the very beginning and in all fora. Italy has acted in agreement with the European Union and has also urged U.N. agencies to operate and work in this direction.We have been calling for several months on all those involved to enhance their […]

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Minister Alfano meets Melinda Gates

“The commitment of charity foundations standing by institutional actors is essential in order to promote peace, greater social cohesion and sustainable development. Italy shares the vision of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in many sectors, such as health, a field to which we are firmly committed as a participant in the Global Fund and […]

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Uzbekistan – 60 years of ‘Made in Italy’ in Tashkent

The “palazzo pyjamas” designed by Irene Galitzine worn by Claudia Cardinale in the “Pink Panther”, Anita Ekberg’s cassock gown in “La Dolce Vita”, the Prada dress in tulle worn by Cate Blanchett at the Oscars or the green “jungle dress” by Donatella Versace for Jennifer Lopez at the Grammy Awards have something in common: they […]

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Alfano: “Defending cultural heritage is key to fostering peace and sustainable development”

These were the words used by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, in commenting with great satisfaction the adoption by the General Conference of UNESCO of the Appeal “Protecting Culture and Promoting Cultural Pluralism: the key to lasting peace”, promoted by Italy and read out in the United Nations’ six official […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Joint press point by Minister Alfano and the Foreign Minister of Lebanon, Gebran Bassil (Farnesina, 15 November 2017)

On Wednesday, 15 November, at 2:30 p.m., the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will meet at the Farnesina with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of the Republic of Lebanon, Gebran Bassil.   A joint press point is scheduled at the end of the meeting. Journalists, photographers and TV crews […]

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Minister Alfano holds a meeting with his Brazilian counterpart

        “Brazil is a strategic interlocutor for us. Italy’s confidence in Brazil is demonstrated by the increase in investments in recent years despite the complex economic situation. We believe that the measures adopted and those currently being adopted will help boost Brazil’s role as a global player, and we would certainly like […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Press point with Minister Alfano and German Foreign Affairs Minister, Sigmar Gabriel

On Wednesday 15 November, at 12:00 p.m., the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will meet German Foreign Affairs Minister, Sigmar Gabriel, at the Farnesina. A joint press point will take place after the meeting. Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in the event are requested to apply for accreditation in one […]

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Visit by Minister Aloysio Nunes Ferreira in Italy – Joint Press Release

1. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, on 13 November received at the Farnesina, the Minister of External Relations of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Aloysio Nunes Ferreira, for an intense and fruitful meeting.   2. The two ministers agreed that, within the context of the Brazil-Italy Strategic Partnership, it is […]

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Alfano: “Humanitarian flight carrying 12 tons of relief supplies is about to take off for Suleymania”

Alfano: “Humanitarian flight carrying 12 tons of relief supplies is about to take off for Suleymania”“We have organized, through the Italian Development Cooperation service, an emergency aid shipment to assist the victims of the powerful earthquake that struck Iraq and Iran last night,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Communication, Angelino Alfano.  “A […]

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INFORMATION NOTICE – 13th ASEM Foreign Ministers Meeting

We inform that on 20-21 November 2017, the 13th ASEM Foreign Ministers Meeting (ASEM FMM13) will be held in Nay Pyi Taw, in Myanmar, where Italy will be represented by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Benedetto Della Vedova. Media representatives interested in following the event can apply for accreditation at the link: http://www.asem.eservicemm.com/ […]

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