Minister Di Maio met tribes from the Fezzan area
Minister Luigi Di Maio attended a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with representatives of tribes from the Fezzan area to encourage inter-ethnic reconciliation in a strategic region for stability in Libya.
Read moreDeputy Minister Del Re gives closing address at the MED 2019 “Women’s Forum”
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Emanuela Del Re gave the closing address at the Rome MED 2019 “Women’s Forum” and said that “Italy supports women. The focus has to be on education, better regulations, a presence in the economy and in politics and participation in decision-making processes, with an inclusive approach involving all parts of […]
Read moreMinister Luigi Di Maio meets Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu
Minister Luigi Di Maio met the Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu who was in Rome to take part in Rome MED – Mediterranean Dialogues 2019.He underlined the importance of frank, constructive dialogue between Rome and Ankara, a vital partner in dealing with strategic challenges. The two Ministers exchanged views on the main regional crises, especially Syria and […]
Read moreOpening day of MED Dialogues 2019 – Scheduled meetings of Minister Di Maio
On the opening day of MED Dialogues 2019, Minister Di Maio had a number of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Palestine, Riyad Malki; Egypt, Sameh Shoukry; Libya, Mohammed Taher Siyala; Lebanon, Gebran Bassil and Turkey, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. The Minister also attended the Area Meeting of Italian Ambassadors in the Mediterranean Countries and in the […]
Read moreUndersecretary Manlio Di Stefano at the Rome MED – Mediterranean Dialogues 2019 Infrastructure Forum
Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano gave the closing address at the “Infrastructure – Stay Connected: Infrastructure As A Tool For Economic Integration In The Mediterranean” Forum of the MED – Mediterranean Dialogues 2019. He said that Italy could have an important role in reinforcing the integration of energy and transport infrastructures in the Mediterranean and promoting […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio met with the Foreign Minister of Lebanon, Gebran Bassil
Today, Minister Di Maio met with the Lebanese Foreign Minister, Gebran Bassil, who is in Rome to attend the MED Dialogues 2019 Conference. The two Ministers discussed bilateral relations and the situation in the region, the crisis in Syria and the impact of refugees on the neighbouring Countries. The stability of Lebanon is crucial for […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio meets Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Taher Siyala
Minister Luigi Di Maio met the Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Taher Siyala who was in Rome to attend the Rome MED – Mediterranean Dialogues. Minister Di Maio confirmed Italy’s support for the Libya’s Government of National Accord and the political process led by the United Nations, repeating that there could not be a […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Del Re opened the first annual conference of the Union for the Mediterranean on “Water and Finance”
At the opening of the conference, Deputy Minister Del Re said that “Italy adopted the approach of the Union for the Mediterranean (UPM) aimed at obtaining the most from more effective engagement with water-related projects that support sustainable urban development and migrant resettlement programmes”.
Read moreMinister Di Maio meets Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry
Minister Luigi Di Maio met the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs who was in Rome to attend the Rome MED Dialogues 2019. They discussed international matters and Libya. Minister Di Maio strongly reiterated his request for more bilateral cooperation to ensure that those responsible for the barbaric murder of Guilio Regeni would be brought to […]
Read moreThe Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Elisabetta Belloni opens the Med 2019 Women’s Forum
The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Elisabetta Belloni opens the Med 2019 Women’s Forum: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is strongly committed to promoting radical change to ensure that women become part of the peace processes”.
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