Agreement on cessation of hostilities between the Ethiopian Government and the TPLF
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the important agreement on the cessation of hostilities between the Government of Ethiopia and the TPLF. It is a commendable step from all the actors involved in the African Union led-talks. The implementation of this result is now crucial. Italy remains ready to help achieve a lasting peace in […]
Read moreNote of the Foreign Ministry – “Humanity 1” case
The Farnesina, in concert with the Ministry of the Interior, informs that it has sent an official note in writing to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany requesting to be given a comprehensive picture of the situation on board the “Humanity 1” with a view to taking any decisions. In particular, it has […]
Read moreMinister Tajani on mission to the Berlin Process Summit for the Western Balkans and the G7 Ministerial meeting (Berlin-Münster, 3-4 November 2022)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, will be in Berlin on the morning of 3 November to attend the Ninth Berlin Process Summit for the Western Balkans and in Münster in the afternoon of the same day and on 4 November to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers […]
Read moreGeronimo Stilton, “A Thousand Wonders” now available in Arabic“
A Thousand Wonders. A Journey to Discover Italy” premiered in Arabic at the Sharjah International Book Fair, where Italy is the Guest of Honor A new Arabic-language edition of the book “A Thousand Wonders. A journey to Discover Italy” starring Geronimo Stilton – the mouse journalist most loved by children all over the world and the brainchild of […]
Read moreItaly-Canada: Youth Mobility Agreement comes into effect
Today, 1 November 2022, the Italy-Canada Youth Mobility Agreement comes into effect, offering professional training opportunities to Italian and Canadian youths of between 18 and 35 years of age accessing the world of labour. The Agreement was signed within the framework of the excellent bilateral relations between Italy and Canada which celebrate their 75th anniversary this […]
Read moreInauguration of the Innovation Lab of the ILO Training Centre in Turin, with support from the Farnesina
The Farnesina confirms its support to the UN Training Centre in Turin in the name of innovation. On 27 October, the Principal Director for Migration Issues and International Mobility, Minister Plenipotentiary Stefano Bianchi, inaugurated the Innovation Lab of the International Training Centre (ITC) of the International Labour Organization (ILO) together with the newly-elected ILO Director-General, Gilbert […]
Read moreRussia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on Russia’s decision to suspend its participation in the UN Black Sea Grain Initiative
Russia’s unjustified decision to suspend its participation in the UN Black Sea Grain Initiative obstructs the export of much needed grain to address the global food crisis. Russia is solely responsible for the global food security crisis it has caused by its unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine and its blockade of Ukrainian […]
Read moreJoint Statement of the Co-Chairs of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Africa Focus Group
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of Italy, the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Morocco, and the Government of Niger, on the occasion of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Africa Focus Group Meeting. Upon invitation of the Republic of Niger, the Global Coalition […]
Read moreSecretary General Ambassador Ettore Sequi meets the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, Nasser Sanhat Alqahtani
The Secretary General of the Farnesina, Ambassador Ettore Sequi, received the new Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, Nasser Sanhat Alqahtani, at the Farnesina today. During their discussion they reviewed their countries’ excellent bilateral relations and the prospects for further developing the relationship. Ambassador Sequi said that he especially appreciated their collaboration in the cultural […]
Read moreNew meeting of the Disputed Minors Task Force at the Farnesina
The Directorate General for Italians Abroad presided over a new meeting of the Disputed Minors Task Force at the Farnesina today. The meeting was attended as usual by senior officials from the Ministries of Internal Affairs and Justice and focused on events concerning minors involved in the conflict in Ukraine and reviewed new cases opened […]
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