NORTH KOREA. Minister Alfano on the statements by Kim Jong-un
“The statements coming from North Korea on the suspension of nuclear tests and the launch of ballistic missiles and the closing of a site constitute a positive development and a step in the right direction,” said Minister Alfano, before departing for Toronto to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting. “I hope they will favour the […]
Read moreG7: Alfano will be in Toronto tomorrow to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will attend the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting (Ministerial Meeting on Foreign Affairs) that will be held in Toronto on Sunday, 22 and Monday, 23 of April. The current major international issues on the agenda include: Syria, Iraq, Iran, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, North Korea, Myanmar, and […]
Read moreAlfano chairs the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, chaired yesterday’s meeting of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation. On opening the meeting, Minister Alfano commented the preliminary data on Public Development Aid 2017 released by the OECD: “Italy is among the Countries recording the highest rise in Public Development Aid with the noteworthy […]
Read moreOpening of EU accession negotiations with Albania and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)
“I am very pleased about the reports the EU Commission recently published, in which it recommended to open accession negotiations with Albania and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM). I believe this to be a well-deserved recognition of important reforms both Countries implemented while being engaged in the European integration process, and of the legitimate […]
Read moreMinister Alfano makes a statement about the Austrian bill on consular protection of German and Ladin-speaking people in South Tyrol
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “The Austrian bill on the consular protection of German and Ladin-speaking people in South Tyrol does not comply with EU laws on European citizenship and consular matters. Moreover, it is clearly contrary to international law, as well as not complying with the cooperation that should […]
Read moreMinister Alfano on the Alfie Evans issue
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, met his British counterpart, Boris Johnson, in Luxembourg on Monday. The first item on the agenda was the sad case of Alfie Evans, a very sensitive human tragedy that has drawn in all those close to him and others and presents difficult legal and ethical […]
Read moreIran, Amendola meets deputy minister Araghchi
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincenzo Amendola, today met the Deputy Foreign Minister for Iranian Political Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Director General for Political and Security Affairs at the Foreign Ministry, Amendola, assisted by ambassador Luca Giansanti, discussed the crises in the […]
Read moreSyria, Amendola meets opposition leader
Today at the Farnesina the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincenzo Amendola met Nasr al-Hariri, chief negotiator of the opposition “Syrian Negotiating Commission” (SNC) and members of the delegation: Mohamad Jamal Soliman, Hanadi Abou Arab, Hind Kabawat, Abdulahad Astepho. After discussing the current critical situation in Syria, Amendola thanked Hariri and the SNC […]
Read moreAlfano in Luxembourg to attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is in Luxembourg to attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council. The points on the agenda include the situation in Syria and EU relations with Iran and the Russian Federation. The meeting will be followed by a working lunch on the Western Balkans. Minister Alfano will […]
Read moreThe case of Alfie Evans
With reference to the case of Alfie Evans, the Foreign Ministry informs that it has been in contact with the boy’s family for several days, giving them all the assistance possible through the Italian Embassy and Consulate in London. Italy has always followed the case with utmost attention and care, in consideration of its sensitive […]
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