Urgent briefing by Minister Luigi Di Maio on the Russia-Ukraine crisis
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, reports to the Senate on the developments of the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Read moreKeenly felt memories of Attanasio and firm commitment for truth
A year has passed since the tragic death of Luca Attanasio, Ambassador of Italy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Luca was killed in an ambush near the city of Goma, along with Vittorio Iacovacci, a carabiniere, and Mustapha Milambo, a driver from the World Food Programme. We all still feel the keen emotions […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio participates in the Foreign Affairs Council
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, is in Brussels today to attend the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council. The 27 Foreign Affairs Ministers will first discuss the latest developments on the tensions on the border between Ukraine and Russia and will hold a more general discussion on the […]
Read moreJoint press conference by Minister Luigi Di Maio and Minister Sergey Lavrov
Within the framework of his diplomatic mission to Moscow, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, will take part in a joint press conference with the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov The press conference will be broadcast in live streaming from the Farnesina’s Facebook page.
Read moreDiplomatic mission by Minister Di Maio to the Russian Federation
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is on a diplomatic mission to Moscow to meet with the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov.
Read moreMinister Di Maio went on a diplomatic mission to Ukraine
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, went on a diplomatic mission to Ukraine to meet with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmitry Kuleba. Minister Di Maio reaffirmed Italy’s full support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in close coordination with its EU partners and NATO allies. At the same time, Minister […]
Read morePresentation of the “Nutrinform Battery” food labelling system, the Italian alternative to the “Nutriscore” traffic-light system
(Farnesina, 15 febbraio 2022) The “Nutrinform Battery” nutritional labelling system will be presented in the Farnesina’s Conference Hall at 10:30 on 15 February 2022. The Nutrinform Battery system has been proposed by Italy as part of the negotiations to harmonise the European Union’s food labelling system. The event is being organised by the Farnesina in cooperation with Federalimentare, the […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio meets with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi di Maio, had a meeting at the Farnesina with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani.
Read more«Dialogue with Moscow without giving in» is Italy’s strategy to avoid war. The Foreign Ministry’s Secretary General, Ettore Sequi: there is room for negotiation; firmness but also an open door
«On Ukraine we need to stand firm on principles but open and willing to dialogue with Moscow», is the statement made by Ambassador Ettore Sequi, Secretary General at the Farnesina. Mr Ambassador, with respect to Ukraine: are we facing a more or less dramatized test of strength or a real threat? «We certainly cannot simply […]
Read moreThe new Consul in Bengaluru meets with the Deputy Secretary of State of Karnataka
Today, Italy’s new Consul General in Bengaluru, Alfonso Tagliaferri, met with the Deputy Secretary of State Protocol of Karnataka, Veerabhadra Hanchinal, at Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the state legislature. This was the first official meeting of the new Consul General in Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka. Ideas were shared to further strengthen relationships […]
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