UNESCO: Sereni, cultural heritage basis for future growth and innovation
‘In recent months UNESCO’s action to deal with the health emergency has been hallmarked by timeliness and effectiveness, especially in the field of Education’, stated Marina Sereni, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the opening of the Italian National Commission meeting for UNESCO. Vice Minister Sereni added: ‘Italy is the leading financial contributor to this […]
Read moreForeign Ministry Note – Jan Kubiš appointed Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General on Libya
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, welcomed with great satisfaction the confirmation by the UN Security Council of the appointment of Jan Kubiš to the post of Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General on Libya. An important appointment that Italy supports with determination, reaffirming its full and convinced commitment to […]
Read moreCalling of the legislative, Presidential and Palestinian National Council elections
Italy welcomes the signing by Palestinian President Abbas of the decree calling the legislative, Presidential and Palestinian National Council elections as of next 22 May. It is a positive development to ensure the rights of the Palestinian people and strengthen local institutions. Italy continues to provide constant and convincing support, also through targeted bilateral cooperation […]
Read moreForeign Ministry Note – West Bank
Italy reiterates its deep concern about the recent Israeli decision to go ahead with the decision to build nearly 800 new houses in several settlements in the West Bank. Once again, Italy urges the Israeli Authorities to reconsider this decision, as we already did on 17 November last year for the Givat Hamatos tender. The […]
Read moreMinistry of Foreign Affairs at the forefront of the Foreign Investment Attraction Committee (CAIE)
Deputy Minister Manlio Di Stefano took part in the meeting of the Foreign Investments Attraction Committee (CAIE), chaired by the Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Gian Paolo Manzella, and attended by the main central and local institutional players in the sector. The Committee dealt with various investment projects in Italy in detail, including some very […]
Read moreThe Foreign Ministry confirms its commitment to Italian exports
“The Foreign Ministry confirms its commitment to the internationalization of Italy’s business sector by obtaining from the European Commission the authorization to use 1.12 billion euros in non-refundable funds to support Italian businesses and exports. The Government has decided to make these substantial resources available to Italian businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, which have […]
Read moreOpening of the work of the Advisory Committee of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum
“Italy warmly welcomes the start of the work of the Advisory Committee of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum that began yesterday in Geneva under UN auspices. The work is a crucial step in the current delicate phase of Libya’s political process because of the holding of elections in December this year, as decided by the […]
Read moreDi Maio: “On the tenth anniversary of the Revolution, Italy stands with a democratic Tunisia”
“Today, democratic Tunisia celebrates its tenth anniversary. The Tunisian people can be proud of having achieved important results in this decade, in terms of political freedoms and individual rights, the holding of free and transparent elections, the peaceful transition of power at the highest level of the State. Democracy is for all a long and […]
Read moreMeeting between Minister Di Maio and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic Nikos Dendias
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, received today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs his counterpart of the Hellenic Republic, Nikos Dendias. During the meeting, Minister Di Maio reiterated the solidity of bilateral relations and the common interest in working together on the European agenda’s main issues and for the […]
Read moreMeeting of Minister Di Maio with the Vice President of the Presidential Council of the GNA of Libya Ahmed Maitig
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio met today the Vice President of the Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord of Libya, Ahmed Maitig at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Farnesina). The meeting’s focus was the latest developments in Libya and in-depth exchange of views on the country’s prospects, […]
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