Minister Alfano holds a telephone conversation with his British colleague, Boris Johnson
Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had a telephone conversation with the British Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, on the military operation conducted yesterday in Syria by the United Kingdom, together with the United States and France. Foreign Secretary Johnson, in explaining the aim of the intervention, reaffirmed that the action […]
Read moreAlfano: “Italy firmly condemns further attacks against the territory of Saudi Arabia, for which the Yemeni Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “Italy firmly condemns further attacks against the territory of Saudi Arabia, for which the Yemeni Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility. Among the attacks were a new round of ballistic missile launches towards the capital, Riyadh. Such attacks, which can cause further victims among defenseless civilians, already occurred on 26 March and […]
Read moreAmendola: “Italy firmly condemns the use of chemical weapons in Syria”
“To those who, like Matteo Salvini, instrumentally asks to take a stand against military intervention in Syria by the West, we would like to recall that Italy has always condemned the use of chemical weapons with utmost firmness: their use constitutes a crime of war and an extremely serious violation of international law. This said, […]
Read moreMinister Alfano expresses condolences for air accident in Algeria
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “I express my personal and the Italian Government’s deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences for the victims of the air accident that happened today at the Boufarik Air Base in Algeria. Our sympathy goes to the families hit by this immense sorrow, to the Algerian people […]
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Alfano: “We express our indignation for the dozens of civilian casualties, including women and children, caused by the latest air strikes in the area of Damascus, and particularly in Douma” “News of the possible use of chemical agents raises alarm and concern” “We express our indignation for the dozens of civilian casualties, including women and children, […]
Read moreUndersecretary of State Amendola at CEDRE Conference
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincenzo Amendola, represented Italy today at the CEDRE Conference to support the Lebanese economy. French President Emmanuel Macron and Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri attended the Conference as well, along with delegations from 40 countries, international financial organisations and private stakeholders. The objective of the […]
Read moreThe release of Italian journalist Mauro Donato
The Foreign Ministry expresses great satisfaction for the release of Italian journalist Mauro Donato, who was detained in Serbia last 16 March. The continuous efforts to sensitize Serbian Authorities by the Italian Foreign Ministry and Embassy, both in Belgrade and Rome, has led to the release of the Italian citizen, who is on his way […]
Read moreItalian National Mauro Donato
The Director General of Italians Abroad and Migration Policies, Luigi Maria Vignali, received Serbian Ambassador Goran Aleksic at the Farnesina today. The discussion focused on the Italian national Mauro Donato, who is currently being held in Serbia. The Director General reiterated his hope that the on-going investigations will be finalised as soon as possible, in […]
Read moreFarnesina, no agreement on migrants from Israel
We inform that there is no agreement with Italy within the framework of the bilateral agreement between Israel and the UNHCR to relocate, over a five-year period, the migrants entering Israel from Africa and that Israel has committed not to turn back.
Read moreCommuniqué on the incident at Bardonecchia
Following the incident at Bardonecchia, on the evening of 30 March, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation immediately asked for explanations from French authorities, both through the French Embassy in Rome and through the Italian Embassy in Paris. Not receiving any justification for the serious act (considered to be entirely non-compliant with the […]
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