Paris Conference on Libya
With reference to media reports over the Italian representative at the Paris Conference on Libya, which is due to start tomorrow, the Foreign Ministry informs that Teresa Castaldo, the Italian Ambassador to France, has been designated to participate in the Conference. The Foreign Ministry’s Secretary General, Ambassador Elisabetta Belloni, is not scheduled to attend […]
Read moreUndersecretary Amendola in Catania to chair the Ministerial Meeting of the Adriatic- Ionian Initiative (AII) and the European Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR)
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincenzo Amendola, went on a mission in Catania to chair the Ministerial Meeting of the Adriatic- Ionian Initiative (AII) and the European Strategy of the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR). On the same occasion, he also opened the EUSAIR Third Forum of Civil Society. “Italy […]
Read moreMigration and migrants reception
The Farnesina has noted the statement that EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker made yesterday regarding Italy’s action on migration and migrant reception. Italy wishes the EU Commission and other EU Member States act in the same way as soon as possible, following the same security criteria and protecting human rights and dignity as Italy is doing. […]
Read moreAII / EUSAIR Ministerial Meeting
Undersecretary Amendola chairs the AII / EUSAIR Ministerial Meeting in Catania and takes part in the opening session of the Third Forum of Civil Society of the EUSAIR Strategy. Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincenzo Amendola, is in Catania to chair the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII) and the EU Strategy for the […]
Read moreAlfano: deepfelt condolences for the tragic plane crash in Havana
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “I learned with immense grief of the news of the tragic plane crash in Havana. On behalf of all of Italy, I would like to express our deepfelt condolences for the Country’s loss. Italy, in a spirit of unrelenting friendship, stands by Cuba in this […]
Read moreThe Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will attend the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting to be held in Buenos Aires on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 May
The meeting will open at 7:45 p.m. (Buenos Aires time) with a working dinner on “Contribution, expectations and nature of the G20”. The G20 unites Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, South Korea, France, Germany, Japan, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, Russia, United States, South Africa, Turkey and European Union. The G20 comprehensively […]
Read moreAlfano: “Farah has been found and is safe”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano said “Farah has been found and is safe thanks to prompt action by the Pakistani Authorities after being briefed by Italy. The Italian Embassy in Islamabad, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, is following the case very closely and taking […]
Read morePakistani Student
The Foreign Ministry has asked the Italian Embassy in Islamabad to urgently verify with local authorities news of the Pakistani student residing in Verona who – after returning to her home Country – was reportedly obliged to interrupt her pregnancy by her family. If this were the case, it would constitute a very serious incident. […]
Read moreMiddle East
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano reiterated his sense of concern and deep sadness at the deaths and injuries suffered today at the Gaza Strip, which followed violent clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli security forces. Alfano said: “We appeal to all the parties involved to do everything possible to avoid […]
Read moreAlfano: “I express my firmest condemnation for the barbaric terrorist attacks in Surabaya”
“I express my firmest condemnation for the barbaric terrorist attacks in Surabaya,” affirmed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. “Italy continues to stand by the Indonesian government and people in combating the ideology of terror and in defending our common values of civilisation. I convey my sympathy for the families of the […]
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