Mr Scalfarotto, meeting with the Ambassadors in the Countries of Central-Eastern Europe
In the context of regular contact with the Italian Embassies in European countries, this afternoon Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto chaired a meeting with the Italian Ambassadors accredited in Central and Eastern European countries, an area which, particularly during COVID emergency, proved to be of strategic importance for our country.“This discussion” – the Undersecretary observed – “takes […]
Read moreAnnouncement of the Small Group Ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition against Daesh (June 4, 2020)
On June 4, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio will co-chair a virtual meeting of the 32 members of the Small Group of the Global Coalition against Daesh with US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. The videoconference will allow to assess the progress of Coalition activities and to update the […]
Read moreMs Del Re, conference with Venezuelan donors
Vice Minister Emanuela Del Re participated on behalf of Italy in the international donors’ Conference of in solidarity with Venezuelan refugees and migrants, that was held today virtually. “Being as well a host country for refugees fleeing hunger, war and persecution, Italy supports the efforts of Latin American countries that have taken in millions of […]
Read moreCoronaviruses, adoptive families return from Colombia
All the families who went to Colombia to complete the international adoption procedures are returning to Italy. They remained stuck in the country due to delays in the release of documentation caused by the extended quarantine period, which also affected courts and public offices. The result was possible thanks to the unceasing collaboration between the […]
Read moreInterview of Undersecretary Di Stefano with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, Margulan Baimukhan
Undersecretary Manlio Di Stefano had a video call with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Margulan Baimukhan. The conversation is part of a cycle of contacts that Undersecretary Di Stefano is holding with his counterparts. The purpose is to continue the bilateral dialogue with the Central Asian countries and to plan the post-COVID […]
Read moreMinistry of Foreign Affairs Notice – Repatriation Update
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues its commitment to the repatriation of Italian citizens stranded abroad: today more than 730 Italians have returned, for a total of about 86,000. The work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues, thanks to the incessant commitment of the Crisis Unit and the Embassies and Consulates abroad, for the […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio holds phone talks with Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha González Laya
Minister Luigi Di Maio held a phone call today with his Spanish counterpart Arancha González Laya. In their talks the two Ministers stressed the importance of the role the EU is called to play to foster stability in Libya, also through Operation IRINI. The two Ministers also discussed the profound convergence between Italy and Spain […]
Read moreTelephone conversation of Minister Di Maio with the Turkish Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu
Minister Luigi Di Maio had a long telephone conversation today with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. At the centre of the conversation was Libya, regarding which the two Ministers reiterated the importance of ensuring a political process. Di Maio and Çavuşoğlu also exchanged views on the European operation IRINI and the implementation of the […]
Read moreTelephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and EU Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi
Minister Luigi Di Maio had a telephone conversation with EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi. On the agenda the progress in the accession process of the Western Balkans, in particular Albania and North Macedonia, and the “Southern Neighbourhood”, for a European strategic policy towards the Mediterranean countries with focus on migration, health, environment, […]
Read moreScalfarotto at ISPI seminar on coronavirus economic effects in the Balkans
“Solidarity and cooperation are the two pillars on which we must build to mitigate the socio-economic effects of the pandemic.” Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto stated this in his opening speech at the online seminar organized by ISPI on the economic effects of the coronavirus in the Balkans. “The economic challenges will be multiple and will require […]
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