Foreign Ministry Note – Jeddah attack
Today an Italian diplomat, our Consul in Jeddah, Stefano Stucci, was involved in the cowardly terrorist attack targeting the city’s non-Muslim cemetery, which Italy has unreservedly condemned. “I spoke to Stefano on the phone to express my personal and the entire Foreign Ministry’s sympathy. Fortunately, he is well but, at times like this, our thoughts […]
Read moreNagorno-Karabakh. The humanitarian contribution of Italian Cooperation.
In response to the humanitarian emergency caused by the escalation of hostilities in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, the Italian Cooperation system, at the instigation of the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, has contributed 500,000 euros to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Thanks to the Italian contribution, the […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Di Stefano: italian agricultural engineering industry is state-of-the-art and cutting edge
Deputy Minister Manlio Di Stefano spoke this morning at the opening of the EIMA Digital Preview, organised by FederUnacoma (Federazione Nazionale Costruttori Macchine per l’Agricoltura), the National Federation of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers. This is Italy’s number one trade fair for agricultural machinery, as well as the first event in the industry, worldwide, to be held […]
Read moreVice Minister Sereni initiates strategic consultations with Kuwait
Today, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Marina Sereni, held a video conference meeting with the Undersecretary for European Affairs of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Walid Ali Al Qubaisi, thus initiating Strategic Consultations between Italy and Kuwait. Despite the excellent diplomatic relations, trade between the two countries does not seem […]
Read moreCeasefire in Nagorno Karabakh
Italy welcomes with relief the ceasefire in Nagorno Karabakh, reached by means of a tripartite declaration signed by Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the Russian Federation, and hopes that it will be fully respected. We also take note of the other agreements reached between the parties, in the hope that they can open the way for the entire area […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio holds talks with the FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, held virtual talks with FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu. The talks confirmed the excellent state of relations between Italy and the FAO, which have always acted in synergy in the main multilateral forums to promote the issue of food security, especially in the coming year […]
Read moreDel Re discusses the Sahel situation with the UN Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock
Vice Minister Emanuela Del Re held a VTC meeting with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Sir Mark Lowcock, to discuss the humanitarian situation in the Central Sahel. Ms. Del Re and Mr. Lowcock agreed on the need to take preventive action […]
Read moreDel Re: multilateralism is the only way to tackle the challenges ahead
Vice Minister Emanuela Del Re took part in a High Level video conference meeting of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The main role of the DAC is to quantitatively and qualitatively promote development cooperation by shaping good practices, exchanging experiences, promoting synergies, stimulating innovation and adequate […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio extends a message of condolences for the passing of the Secretary General of the PLO and Palestinian Chief Negotiator, Saeb Erekat
“It is with deep regret that we learn of the passing of Saeb Erekat, PLO Secretary General and Palestinian Chief Negotiator. His name is synonymous with three decades of Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations, from Madrid to Oslo, Washington, Camp David, Jerusalem. He has dedicated his life to achieving a just peace, with commitment, loyalty and determination. […]
Read moreDi Stefano chairs the steering committee on Digital Geopolitics
Today, the interdepartmental steering committee on Digital Geopolitics held its first video conferencemeeting. Chaired by Deputy Minister Di Stefano, it was attended by the Minister for Innovation and Digitisation Paola Pisano and the Deputy Minister of Economic Development Mirella Liuzzi. Also present were representatives of the Department for European Policies, the Italian Competition and Markets […]
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