Statement by the Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of France, Germany, Italy and Spain
We are highly alarmed by the ongoing tensions in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. In 2022, more than 120 Palestinians and over 20 Israelis have been killed; many more have been wounded. We also see with great concern the rise of violence, including from settlers. Against this backdrop, it is now paramount to […]
Read moreRome hosts Operational Experts Group session (Proliferation Security Initiative)
The Farnesina communicates that the decision not to involve Russian experts in the PSI (Proliferation Security Initiative) Operational Experts Group session, currently being held in Rome, was taken in accordance with the main countries taking part in the initiative. Out of transparency, Italy – being the rotating President – had given advance notice to the […]
Read moreSecretary General Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi attends international meeting “The Cry for Peace. Religions and cultures in dialogue” organised by the Community of Sant’Egidio
Today, 25 October 2022, the Secretary General of the Farnesina, Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi, attended the international meeting “The Cry for Peace. Religions and cultures in dialogue” organised by the Community of Sant’Egidio. Speakers at the event included by the President of the Italian Republic and representatives of the world’s major religions. Its title refers […]
Read moreTelephone conversation between the Secretary General of the Farnesina, Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi, and the new Secretary General at Quai d’Orsay, Ambassador Anne-Marie Descôtes
The Secretary General of the Farnesina, Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi, had a first telephone conversation with the new Secretary General at Quai d’Orsay, Ambassador Anne-Marie Descôtes. Ambassador Sequi underscored the importance of continuing to strengthen bilateral dialogue and to translate it into joint actions and initiatives as already provided for under the Quirinal Treaty. Ambassadors […]
Read moreTelephone call between the Foreign Minister, the Hon. Antonio Tajani, and American Secretary of State Antony Blinken
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Hon. Antonio Tajani, had a telephone conversation today with the American Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. Minister Tajani confirmed the absolute priority Italy assigns to its relationship with the United States. He expressed his intention to further strengthen the two countries’ excellent bilateral relations and pursue […]
Read moreMinister Tajani meets with French Foreign Minister Colonna
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, met at the Farnesina with his French counterpart, Catherine Colonna. In the wake of the Quirinal Treaty, Minister Tajani expressed the will to further intensify the strengthened bilateral cooperation between Italy and France, which represents one of our Country’s principal economic partners as […]
Read moreG7 NPDG Statement in support of the IAEA´s efforts to promote Nuclear Safety and Security at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine
We, the G7 Nonproliferation Directors General of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and of the High Representative of the European Union remain strongly concerned by the serious threats that Russia’s seizure and militarization of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) pose to the safety and security of […]
Read moreFOC Joint Statement on Internet Shutdowns in Iran
We, the members of the Freedom Online Coalition, are deeply alarmed by and strongly condemn the measures undertaken by Iran to restrict access to the Internet following the nationwide protests over the tragic killing of Mahsa Amini. In furtherance of what has become a longstanding pattern of censorship, the Iranian government has to a large […]
Read moreAddress by the Director General for Promotion of the Italian Economic System, Ambassador Lorenzo Angeloni at the Conference “Foreign-owned companies and relaunch of the territory” – The Farnesina at the service of the country
Director General for Promotion of the Italian Economic System, Ambassador Lorenzo Angeloni gave an address at the Conference “Foreign-owned companies and relaunch of the territory” on 18 October last, organised by the Piedmont Confindustria. His address emphasised how the present rapidly changing international situation “means that we have to make increasingly accurate decisions on what […]
Read moreMeeting between the Secretary General, Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi, and the Saudi Arabian Ambassador in Rome, Faisal bin Sattam Abdulaziz Al Saud
Farnesina Secretary General, Ambassador Ettore Sequi, met the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Sattam Abdulaziz Al Saud. During the meeting, they reviewed the excellent bilateral relations and the prospects for their further development. The Saudi Head of Mission also presented some initiatives he intends to carry out in the coming months […]
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