Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Ikram Nazih freed in Morocco
Di Maio: thanks to the work of diplomacy and Amendola “Ikram Nazih was released today in Morocco,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The Italian-Moroccan girl had been convicted of offences against religion for sharing a satirical cartoon on Facebook in 2019. “I want to thank the Italian Ambassador to Morocco, Armando Barucco and Deputy […]
Read moreItalian Foreign Ministry – International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief
To mark the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief, Italy strongly reaffirms its commitment, at the international level, to promote freedom of religion or belief, and expresses its strongest condemnation of all types of violence that are based on religious affiliation or creed. In the firmest conviction that societies […]
Read moreNotice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Minister Di Maio had a telephone talk with UN Secretary-General Guterres
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, today had a telephone conversation with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on the situation in Afghanistan. Minister Di Maio stated that Italy’s immediate priority is completing repatriation operations for Italian citizens and the humanitarian evacuation of Afghan collaborators, their families and […]
Read moreForeign Ministry Notice – Afghanistan: Della Vedova meets representatives of the associations for the protection of women’s rights
Today at the Foreign Ministry, Deputy Minister Benedetto Della Vedova met representatives of about 80 associations committed to the protection of the rights of women and minors. These associations had requested an urgent high-level political meeting with the Ministry, in light of the dramatic news from Afghanistan and the related concerns for human rights in […]
Read moreAfghanistan: G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting, chair’s statement, 19 August 2021
As chair of the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting, the Foreign Secretary gave a statement on the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. A statement by Right Honourable Dominic Raab MP, First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, in his capacity as Chair of the […]
Read moreNotice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Haiti – emergency contribution of Italian Cooperation
Following the violent earthquake that struck Haiti on 14 August and which, according to the latest estimates, killed more than 1,400 people, injured more than 6,900 and caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure, upon request of Vice Minister Sereni, the Italian Cooperation has made an emergency contribution of 500,000 euros to the International Federation […]
Read moreAir Force flight landing from Kabul
The Air Force flight with 86 passengers on board, including some Italians, numerous former Afghan collaborators and their families, European Union and NATO Delegation personnel, evacuated from Kabul, has landed. Before leaving the airport, they will all be subject to a COVID swab test, as happened last Monday on the occasion of the arrival of […]
Read moreAfghanistan: Joint Statement on the situation of women and girls
This statement has been co-signed by Albania, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, European Union, Honduras, Guatemala, North Macedonia, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Senegal, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States of America. We are deeply worried about Afghan women and girls, their rights to education, work and freedom of movement. […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio participates in the EU Foreign Affairs Council on the situation in Afghanistan
Minister Di Maio to the EU Foreign Affairs Council on the situation in Afghanistan: “Yesterday, speaking from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, I took part in the EU Foreign Affairs Council, which met virtually to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. I indicated the Government’s 5 priorities as part of a strategy that […]
Read moreAfghanistan: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union
European Union Ministers of Foreign Affairs gathered today for an extraordinary meeting to consider the latest momentous developments in Afghanistan. The country finds itself at a crossroads after decades of conflict. The wellbeing and security of its citizens, political and human rights achievements, as well as regional and international security are at stake. The negotiation […]
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