UNGA. AVSI side-event on refugees and migrants. Alfano presents the “Italian way: combining development aid and need of security”

“I am Sicilian, a man born in the Mediterranean: the enormous political, humanitarian and social tragedy of migrants hurts my soul. In the last three years, 600,000 refugees have landed in Italy: almost the population of Washington DC. We have been capable of tackling this crisis by combining solidarity and security,” said the Minister of […]

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UNGA. Alfano to his Iraqi counterpart: “Italy is committed to fight Daesh in Iraq”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, met today with his Iraqi counterpart, Ibrahim Al-Eshaiker Al-Jaafari, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. During their cordial meeting, Minister Alfano and his interlocutor discussed the excellent level of the bilateral relations between their two countries and highlighted the importance […]

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Turkey – Architect Marco Paolo Servalli to organise a conference in Izmir

Portizmir4, an artistic event scheduled for 18 September and organised with the contribution of the Chamber of Architects of Izmir, is supported by the Italian Consulate in Izmir to promote Italy’s cultural, economic and innovation system.  The event will highlight the Italian experience and the new trends of Italian architecture in terms of landscape, environment-friendly architecture and […]

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Alfano with EU foreign ministers at a meeting on Libya on the fringes of the UN General Assembly

Following a day filled with high level meetings, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, attended a meeting with EU foreign ministers on Libya, on the fringes of the General Assembly, which was also attended by UN Special Representative, Ghassan Salamé. The meeting was a follow-up to the London meeting of last […]

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UNGA – Alfano attends ministerial meeting on Syria

On the sidelines of the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly, upon the invitation of U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Coordination, Angelino Alfano, is attending the ministerial meeting of “like-minded” Countries to discuss the situation in Syria. The meeting, which is a follow-up of the […]

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UNGA. Alfano tells the President of Yemen: “Italy supports UN Envoy Cheikh Ahmed in order to find a solution to the crisis in Yemen”

“Italy, also as a member of the Security Council, is committed to promoting the pursuit of a lasting and inclusive solution to the crisis in Yemen. We staunchly support the efforts of UN Special Envoy Cheikh Ahmed to find a solution in the negotiation. But Italy expects a responsible attitude from the parties, including the […]

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Alfano meets with Jewish organisations

“Defending the freedom of religion is one of foreign policy’s loftiest tasks: with the protection of religious freedom, we affirm the primacy of law and security. Conversely, the absence of religious freedom brings with it instability,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, during his meeting with the Executive Director of […]

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Minister Alfano meets with his Moroccan counterpart

On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, today met with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita. At the meeting, Minister Alfano raised the case of a couple of disputed minors. In particular, discussions focused on Ali Taib, a little boy who was snatched from […]

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Vinicio Capossela on tour in Bosnia-Herzegovina

The Italian singer-songwriter Vinicio Capossela will start touring Bosnia-Herzegovina at the beginning of the 6th edition of the Days of the Italian Culture in Bosnia-Herzegovina. He is due to open in Sarajevo on 16 September, and will continue on to Banja Luka on 18 September and Mostar on 20 September. Capossela will perform at the […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy, 18 September: latest news from the world

Companies: The ICE Roadshow for internationalisation in Terni on 20 September ​ The next stop for the ICE Roadshow for internationalisation will take place in Terni on 20 September, following the summer break. The event is sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, promoted and supported by the Ministry of Economic Development, […]

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BRAZIL – Italy attends the Film and Food Festival in Brazil

The Cine Pireneus in Pirenopolis, in the Brazilian State of Goias, is hosting the Slow Filme – International Film and Food Festival, until Sunday, 17 September. The programme includes film screenings, laboratories, workshops and food and wine tasting events. Now at its 8th edition, the festival this year is curated by film director and critic […]

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United Kingdom – Festival of Italian Literature, an observatory on contemporaneity

A two-day event (on Saturday, 21 and Sunday 22 October), with more than 30 guests, in which famous masters and emerging young talents will meet in London. Italian, British and international authors will meet to discuss literature and other contemporary issues such as migration, politics, London, Italy, gender differences and contemporary culture. Once again, London […]

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