Alfano “We are following what is happening in Venezuela with the greatest attention”

“We are following with the greatest attention what is happening in Venezuela and wish to express our solidarity to all of our fellow countrymen that, because of the Country’s current political and economic crisis, are going through a very difficult time. To alleviate their distress, the General Directorate for Italians Abroad has adopted, upon my […]

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Address by the Hon. Minister at the Presentation of the investment opportunities in Russia

Farnesina, 3 July 2017   (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   Allow me to address a very warm greeting to Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovic and his distinguished delegation, Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto and all the guests present here with us today. Russia is a vital market for Italy. And it is […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE ­- Reminder – Presentation of the 8th edition of the Annual Report “China 2017. Corporate Scenarios and Perspectives” (Farnesina, 18 July 2017)

On Tuesday, 18 July 2017, at 11:00 a.m., the Farnesina will host the presentation of the 8th edition of the Annual Report: “China in 2017 – Corporate Scenarios and Perspectives”, elaborated by the Centre of Studies for Enterprises of the Italy-China Foundation (CeSIF). The annual Report, published by the Italy-China Foundation, is among the most […]

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Speech by the Hon. Minister – Conference “Italy, Europe and Helmu Kohl”

Senate, Palazzo Giustiniani, 4 July 2017   (The authentic text is only the speech that was actually delivered)   Thank you, President Casini, for the opportunity given me to participate in this commemoration. Mr. President Emeritus Napolitano, Mr. President of the Senate Grasso, Mr. President Monti and dear participants, especially the Ambassador of Germany: You […]

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Address by the Hon. Minister at the Plenary Session of the Ministerial Conference “A SHARED RESPONSABILITY FOR A COMMON GOAL: SOLIDARITY AND SECURITY”

Rome, 6 July 2017 (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   Dear Colleagues, Once again allow me extend to you my warmest welcome to Rome and express my thanks for having accepted my invitation. Together, we are facing an epochal phenomenon: the migration crisis in the Mediterranean. It is undoubtedly the most […]

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Address by the Hon. Minister at the Welcome Reception at the Trieste Summit on the Western Balkans

(The authentic text is only the one actually delivered) It is a great honour for me to welcome my colleagues the foreign ministers, the eminent members of their delegations, the honourable MPs and all the representatives of civil and religious organisations who are with us today. I would like to address a special thanks to […]

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Minister Alfano in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council​

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Monday, 17 July, in Brussels. He is scheduled to arrive at the Europa Building at around 9:50 a.m. The meeting will be opened at 10:00 by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security […]

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Condemnation for the terror attack in the Old City of Jerusalem

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expresses its firm condemnation for the terror attack that struck the Old City of Jerusalem this morning, killing two Israeli police officers and injuring another. While conveying warm sympathy to the families of the victims and addressing wishes for a quick recovery to the injured officer, Italy […]

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Minister Alfano meets his UAE counterpart at the Farnesina

Minister Alfano participated in the 2nd Session of the Strategic Dialogue with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Minister Alfano received at the Farnesina his colleague, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is in Italy to attended the 2nd session of the Strategic Dialogue between the two Ministries of Foreign […]

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Director General for Italians Abroad, Luigi Maria Vignali, on a mission to Tehran

The Director General for Italians Abroad of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MAECI, is on a mission to Tehran to promote and streamline contacts between Italian and Iranian entrepreneurs by developing more efficient and faster procedures. The Farnesina considers the establishment of economic and trade relations with Iran as a key priority. […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTICE ­- Presentation of the 8th edition of the Annual Report “China 2017. Corporate Scenarios and Perspectives” (Farnesina, 18 July 2017)

On Tuesday, 18 July 2017, at 10:30 a.m., the Farnesina will host the presentation of the 8th edition of the Annual Report: “China in 2017 – Corporate Scenarios and Perspectives”, elaborated by the Centre of Studies for Enterprises of the Italy-China Foundation (CeSIF). The annual Report, published by the Italy-China Foundation, is among the most […]

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Italy’s Economic Diplomacy 13 July: latest news from the world

Kuwait: Free-trade project confirmed in North Kuwait The Foreign Minister of Amiri Diwan, Sheikh Naser Sabah Al Ahmed, reaffirmed the intention of the Emir’s cabinet to implement the development projects on Kuwait’s five major islands within the multi-year “New Kuwait 2035” project. The plan, which is to be integrated with the “City of Silk” project in […]

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