Italy concerned for the illegal operations of the Turkish vessel Yavutz in the exclusive economic zone of Cyprus
Italy is concerned for the illegal operations carried out by the Turkish vessel Yavutz in the exclusive economic zone of Cyprus south of the island. We reiterate our request to respect the sovereign rights of Cyprus and to refrain from illegal actions in the area. In July, the Foreign Affairs Council decided political measures […]
Read moreThe Italian Cooperation service donates medical relief supplies to Albania
Following the earthquake that recently struck the territory of Albania, the Foreign Ministry, in conjunction with the Civil Protection Department, coordinated the shipment of humanitarian supplies dispatched to Albania by the Italian Cooperation service as part of an emergency response mechanism activated by the European Union. Italy’s donation comprises more than 13 tons of relief […]
Read moreLetter from Minister Di Maio to Italian Businesses
Custom duties are a very tricky issue to which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be attaching the utmost importance. I am very well aware of the concerns of the sector and the impact that these measures could have on our Country and on our businesses. As reiterated at the meeting with the Secretary […]
Read moreItaly re-elected to the ICAO Council
At the 40th General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) held in Montreal on 28 September, Italy was re-elected to a Part 1 seat on the Organization’s Council (reserved for the 11 contracting States of chief importance to air transport) for the 2020-2022 three-year period. Our Country received 160 votes out of a […]
Read moreUN: Del Re affirms Italy’s full support for Sudan’s new government to the Prime Minister
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, attended the High-Level Event on Sudan in New York, that was organised for the first time on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The event, co-chaired by the UN Secretary-General Guterres, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission Faki and the Prime […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio meets with the Foreign Ministers of Eritrea and Somalia and the Deputy Foreign Minister of Ethiopia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, met with the Foreign Ministers of Eritrea and Somalia and the Deputy Foreign Minister of Ethiopia on the fringes of the UNGA. During the talks, Minister Di Maio emphasised how Italy has always considered the Horn of Africa Countries as strategic partners and […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio co-chairs the Ministerial Meeting on Libya
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, in winding up his mission to New York, co-chaired the Ministerial Meeting on Libya with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, on the fringes of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting was held at the attendance of the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio meets with the UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, today met with the UN Special Envoy for Syria, Ambassador Geir Pedersen, on the fringes of the 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York. At the talks, Minister Di Maio shared his updated evaluation on the state of the Syrian crisis. In this […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio meets with the American Jewish Organisations
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, met with the American Jewish Organisations in New York on the fringes of his visit to attend the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Minister Di Maio emphasised how Italy is in the forefront in combating racism and racial discrimination, xenophobia, intolerance […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio meets with the Foreign Minister of Qatar, Mohammed Al Thani
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, met with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani, on the sidelines of the 74th United Nations General Assembly. Several topics were high on the meeting’s agenda such as trade relations, international investments and the crises in Libya and in the Persian Gulf. […]
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