Alfano: “Reputation strengthens competitiveness” (Il Sole 24 Ore)

Tackling crime and corruption is a critical challenge for public institutions and private companies to broaden the international competitiveness of Italy and combat the negative perceptions that affect market confidence, discourage investment and weaken public confidence in public institutions. I have been working on this issue for many years, ever since my first ministerial appointment […]

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Alfano: “Italy is in the forefront in protecting human rights throughout the world”

“The U.N. 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda is an essential reference point for us to build societies that are more free, just and inclusive, and really democratic, where human rights and fundamental freedoms are recognised and guaranteed for everyone.” The Minister went on: “In this regard Italy has shown determination and commitment, by adopting since the […]

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Comunicato stampa Ministeriale OSCE

VIENNA, 8 December 2017 – The OSCE’s 57 participating States made a number of decisions at the close of the 24th Ministerial Council in Vienna today. In addition, the Foreign Ministers of Germany, Austria, Italy and Slovakia, representing the previous, current and incoming Chairmanships of the OSCE, issued a statement highlighting their concern for developments […]

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​Alfano: “Deep sorrow for the killing of 14 U.N. peacekeepers”

“I wish to expresses my deep sorrow for the killing of 14 U.N. peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I condemn this heinous attack unequivocally. We stand close to the families of the victims and wish the wounded a speedy recovery. Italy honours the dedication and commitment shown by the U.N. peacekeepers to […]

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Alfano: “We are satisfied with the statement by the UN Security Council on the conditions of migrants in Libya

“We are satisfied with the statement on the conditions of migrants in Libya that was approved today by the United Nations Security Council. It is the tangible result of the briefing on the same matter delivered to the UNSC last 28 November, organised by Italy while holding the rotating presidency,” said the Minister of Foreign […]

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Alfano meets the Acting President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, George Tsereteli

“I am pleased to meet you today, just a few days ahead of the beginning of the Italian Presidency of the OSCE. We greatly appreciate the commitment shown by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly to promote the founding values of the Organisation and an interparliamentary dialogue between its 57 member states,” said the Minister of Foreign […]

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OSCE: Alfano meets his Montenegrin colleague, Darmanovic: the integration of the Western Balkans is our strategic priority

“Our excellent bilateral relations rest on a strong strategic partnership, which has been consolidated by an intense political dialogue at all levels,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, when meeting with his Montenegrin counterpart, Srdan Darmanovic, on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial Meeting in Vienna.”A progressive political and economic […]

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Alfano meets with Kurz over the handover of the OSCE Presidency

“We are grateful to the Austrian Presidency for the efforts made through the year to re-establish a climate of confidence and cooperation among all 57 OSCE Participating States. We intend to follow up on their action, in line with the spirit of Helsinki,” the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, told his […]

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Alfano: “Italy supports Libya’s democratic advancement process”

“The Foreign Ministry’s 600,000 euro contribution to the Libyan National Dialogue process strongly bears witness to Italy’s commitment and support of the action plan promoted by the UN Special Representative Salamé, whom I met a couple of days ago at the Med Dialogues Conference in Rome, and to its confidence in the path taken towards […]

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Press Accreditation Notice- Presentation of survey by Prometeia entitled “Economic Diplomacy: what is the impact on the Country’s growth” (Farnesina, 12 December 2017)

​On Tuesday 12 December at 9:30 a.m., the Farnesina will host an event to present the second edition of “Economic Diplomacy: what is the impact on the country’s growth,” a survey by Prometeia on the support given to Italian enterprises by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The event will be attended by […]

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Press accreditation notice – 8th Italy – Latin America and Caribbean Conference (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, 13 December 2017)

On Wednesday 13 December, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the “Objectives and proposals to grow together” 8th Italy-Latin America and Caribbean Conference will be held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, organised as part of the fiftieth anniversary celebrations of the Italy-Latin America Institute (IILA). Referring to the event, Minister Alfano said […]

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Alfano: “The art of the Neapolitan ‘Pizzaiuolo’ included on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List”

“Italy’s commitment towards the protection of cultural heritage is not limited to protecting cultural, monumental, architectural and landscape assets, but extends to the elements that best represent our country’s traditions and that also express Italian genius and creativity” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. His remarks followed the recognition by […]

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