High Profile event set up within the six-month Italian Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe focuses on the links between Artificial Intelligence and human rights
1 April 2022. The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on human rights, on democracy and on rule of law in the construction of a people-oriented future: this shall be the underlying topic of a high-profile event to be hosted on Monday 4 April at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, co-organised by the Italian […]
Read moreFarnesina Secretary-General meets with Finlans Permanent State Secretary, Ambassador Matti Anttonen
Farnesina Secretary-General, Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi, met today with Finland’s permanent State Secretary, Ambassador Matti Anttonen, with whom he discussed the main bilateral, European and international affairs. They discussed at great lengths the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. In this regard, Ambassador Sequi and Ambassador Anttonen condemned the Russian aggression, while also expressing their great concern for the […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio on a mission to Azerbaijan and Armenia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, assisted by Undersecretary of State, Manlio Di Stefano, will be on a mission to Azerbaijan and Armenia from today until Sunday. The visit in Baku is part of the energy diplomacy activity promoted by Minister Di Maio following Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, aimed at […]
Read moreDevelopment Cooperation, Sereni presides over Joint Committee Meeting
Deputy Minister Marina Sereni presided over the second annual meeting of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation, also attended by the Director General for Development Cooperation, Fabio Cassese and the Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Luca Maestripieri. As she opened the working sessions, the Deputy Minister noted the strong humanitarian response by […]
Read moreFarnesina Secretary-General Sequi meets with Cypriot counterpart Korneliou
The Secretary-General of the Farnesina, Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi, met today with his Cypriot counterpart, Ambassador Kornelios Korneliou, to discuss major bilateral and European issues, as well as international affairs of common interest. Ambassador Sequi reasserted how important Italy considers its excellent relations with Cyprus, given their Mediterranean calling. He said he hopes cooperation between […]
Read moreStrategic Dialogue between Italy and Algeria at the Farnesina
The work of the Strategic Dialogue between Italy and Algeria – an important consultation mechanism between the two Countries on bilateral relations and on the most important political and global security issues – was held today at the Farnesina. In his opening speech, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, also […]
Read moreItaly condemns the attacks in Saudi Arabia
Italy condemns the serious attacks on civilian and energy infrastructures in Saudi Arabia claimed by Houthi rebels: a violation of international law that puts regional security at risk. Italy reiterates its support for the UN mediation efforts in Yemen.
Read moreG7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North Korea
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union strongly condemn the continued testing of ballistic missiles by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), including the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) launch conducted on March 24, […]
Read moreUndersecretary Della Vedova to attend Doha Forum
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Benedetto Della Vedova, will be on a mission to Qatar tomorrow to represent Italy at the Doha Forum. Political leaders and institutional representatives of the spheres of research, economy, the media and culture from across the globe shall gather at the event to be held in Qatar’s capital city […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio had telephone conversation with Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation today with Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba. While reasserting the firm condemnation of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the Minister confirmed Italy’s commitment in implementing sanctions – agreed upon with partners and allies – to induce the Russian government […]
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