Minister Di Maio’s visit in Niger – 2 June, 2021
Strengthening cooperation on migration issues and consolidating bilateral relations will be at the heart of the talks of Minister Luigi Di Maio during today’s visit to Niamey, the capital of Niger. The Minister’s agenda includes meetings with the President of the Republic, Mohamed Bazoum, Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassoumi Massoudou, Minister […]
Read moreNOTICE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS – HAITI compatriot
A 74-year-old Italian engineer, employed by an Italian construction company in Haiti, was taken today from the building site where he was for some surveys by unknown individuals. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Crisis Unit was immediately activated and is following the case in collaboration with the other competent offices of the State, with our […]
Read moreNotice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – NATO
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, spoke today by videoconference at the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of NATO countries organised given the Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Atlantic Alliance, scheduled to take place in Brussels on 14 June. In his address, Minister Di Maio […]
Read moreStimulus and relief package (Decreto Sostegni-Bis) and refinancing of 394 Fund
“We are very satisfied with the decision, contained in the recently approved ‘Sostegni bis’ stimulus and relief package, to refinance the 394 Fund,” said Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio. The 394/81 Fund, managed by SIMEST in agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was set up to provide subsidised credit in support of internationalisation. Under […]
Read moreForeign Ministry Note – Mali
“Italy expresses its closeness to and solidarity with the Malian people at this difficult time. Italy also supports the mediation efforts of ECOWAS and hopes that a government of national unity representing all the country’s forces may soon be formed, capable of accompanying Mali towards peace, stability and fair and inclusive elections in 2022”.
Read moreThe Holy See recognised as a non-Member State Observer to the World Health Organisation
Today the World Health Assembly has adopted by consensus a resolution presented by Italy for the formal recognition of the Holy See’s status as a non-Member State Observer to the World Health Organisation. The resolution – co-sponsored by 70 countries from all geographic areas – provides for the Holy See’s status at the WHO to […]
Read moreMinistry of Foreign Affairs’ note – Libya
Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, has held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Najla Al Mangush . The two Ministers have met on the occasion of the Business Forum ‘The new Libya introduces itself to Italian companies’, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the presence of […]
Read moreInternational Day of the UN Peacekeepers – 29th May 2021
On the occasion of the 19th International Day of the UN Peacekeepers, Italy, the first contributor of Blue Helmets among Western countries and one of the main contributors to the budget of peace operations, reaffirms its commitment to ensure international peace and security under the aegis of the United Nations. This year, the Day is […]
Read moreFOREIGN MINISTRY NOTE – The Director General for Italians Abroad travels to Sudan
The Foreign Ministry and the Italian Embassy in Khartoum continue to follow, with the utmost attention, the case of the Italian national Marco Zennaro arrested in Sudan in connection with a commercial dispute. In view of the contacts already underway at all levels, the Director General for Italians Abroad and Migration Policies, Luigi Vignali, will […]
Read moreNotice by Deputy Minister Della Vedova
DELLA VEDOVA: THANKS, PRIME MINISTER TRUDEAU, FOR APOLOGISING TO THE ITALIANS INTERNED DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR. “Italy warmly thanks the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, for his formal apology to Italian-Canadians for their treatment during the Second World War. We express our deep gratitude for the heartfelt words of solidarity and esteem offered […]
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