Middle East: Alfano, “Satisfaction for the return of the checkpoints under the control of the Palestinian Authority”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “I express satisfaction for the return of the checkpoints into the Gaza Strip under the full control of the Palestinian Authority today. It is the first tangible expression of the reinstatement of the government of the Palestinian National Authority led by President Abbas in the […]

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Address by the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on the occasion of the inauguration of the Garden of Good in Jordan

Italy commends the setting up of “The Garden of Good” in Jordan, to celebrate the Righteous. Housed in the Sharhabil Bin Hassner Eco Park, the Garden is the result of a cooperation between Gariwo and EcoPeace Middle East. Following today’s inauguration, a commemorative plaque will be unveiled tomorrow in the garden of the Residence of […]

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City of Derna

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “Following the air strikes that hit the city of Derna yesterday evening causing death and injuries, we wish to express that our thoughts are with the families of the victims and our solidarity is with the population of the city. We trust that humanitarian organisations […]

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G7 Taormina Progress Report

Under the leadership of the Italian G7 Presidency, this year the Accountability Working Group (AWG) of the G7 has elaborated the G7 Taormina Progress Report: Investing in Education for Mutual Prosperity, Peace and Development. The Progress Report is the instrument that guarantees the transparency and the credibility of the decisions of G7 Heads of State […]

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Italian Economic Diplomacy, 30 October: latest news from the world

Luxembourg: the Italian Guala Closures Group opens a research centre on new packaging materials The multinational Guala Closures Group – which started as a small factory in Alessandria manufacturing crown corks and expanded to become a global leader in the manufacture of anti-counterfeiting caps for bottles (with an annual production of 14 billion units) – […]

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Alfano: “Italy does not, and never will, recognise the unilateral declaration of independence proclaimed by the regional Parliament of Catalonia.”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “Italy does not, and never will, recognise the unilateral declaration of independence proclaimed today by the regional Parliament of Catalonia. It is indeed a very serious act outside the law. For this reason, we express our firm condemnation and, at the same time, the wish […]

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Closed today the two-day diplomatic mission in Oman by Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola

This morning Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, accompanied by Italian Ambassador to Oman, Giorgio Visetti, met with the Secretary General of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi. Mr Amendola then participated in the opening of the meeting of the Mixed Commission, which was attended by the Undersecretary […]

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Alfano: “I followed every step of the case of the two disputed minors, Elia and Zaccaria Hafner, and I’m very happy of the happy ending finally reached”

“I am satisfied with the result achieved through patience and balance after delicate diplomatic efforts to focus utmost attention on the inevitable human implications of this situation. In February 2015, Elia and Zaccaria Hafner, 11 and 9 years old, were taken by their mother – a German-Moroccan citizen – first in Germany and then in […]

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Address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hon. Angelino Alfano at the Audience with the Holy Father

Vatican City, 28 October 2017 (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered) Holy Father, it is a great honour for me and for the whole Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to have been invited to this audience crowning the achievements of the Third Conference on Humanitarian International Law. Holy Father, during […]

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The Umberto Agnelli Prize for journalism 2017

The President of the Italy-Japan Foundation, Umberto Vattani, presented Takayuki Terashima, president of Telecomstaff, with the Umberto Agnelli Prize for journalism 2017 on 24 October, during the 29th General Assembly of the Italy Japan Business Group. Terashima is at the helm of a company that produces the acclaimed TV series “Racconti dei Borghi D’Italia.” Already […]

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Address by the Hon. Minister at the founding conference of the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network – Rome, 26 October 2017

 (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   President Samba Panza (former President of the Republic of Central Africa and member of the African Union Panel of the Wise), Honourable Lia Quartapelle (President of the Honorary Board of WIIS Italia), Deputy Executive Director Yannick Glemarec (UNWOMEN) Ambassadors (Ambassadors of the member Countries of […]

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​Speech by the Hon. Minister at the “Youth, Community Identities and Religious Freedom in the Mediterranean” Conference

Palermo, 23 October 2017  (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered) Mr. Mayor Leoluca Orlando, Mr. President Salvatore Martinez, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to speak in front of so many young people today. First of all, I would like to thank all those who helped organize this important event: -the Italian […]

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