Unfounded the news of a possible concession of territorial waters to France
In response to the statements made by several politicians on possible concessions of territorial waters to France, we point out that they are completely unfounded. The bilateral agreement of March 2015 was not ratified by Italy and therefore cannot produce legal effects. The maritime borders with France therefore remain unchanged and no one, neither in […]
Read moreMinister Alfano on mission to Brussels
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, at the Foreign Affairs Council The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will attend the Foreign Affairs Council on Monday, 19 March. The meeting’s agenda includes: the elections in the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Syria and Iran. It also includes a working breakfast […]
Read moreDeepfelt condolences for the tragic end of Mariam Moustafa
We express our deepfelt condolences for the tragic end of Mariam Moustafa, who was brutally killed in Nottingham, and our closeness to the family, in addition to the hope that the perpetrators of this atrocious crime be soon brought to justice. Our Ambassador in London is personally following the case in cooperation with his Egyptian […]
Read moreConference against human trafficking in Niamey
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, represented by the Director General for Migration Policies, Luigi Maria Vignali, participates in the conference that is opening today in Niamey, Niger. The international meeting – which is attended by representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of the Interior of Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Burkina […]
Read moreAlfano: “We are very concerned over the Sergei Skripal case”
“We are very concerned over the Sergei Skripal case, which has put many human lives at risk. We wish to express our heartfelt solidarity to the British Government and also to the people of Britain. Using a nerve agent, which is banned by international conventions, on the territory of Great Britain is a particularly serious […]
Read moreThe registration of the restaurant trademark “La mafia se sienta a la mesa” is declared invalid
The registration of the restaurant trademark “la mafia se sienta a la mesa” is declared invalid– Alfano: “A victory for Italy” “The news about the registration of the trademark “La Mafia se siente a la mesa” being declared invalid is a victory for Italy and confirms the relevance of the efforts made by the Government in […]
Read moreMinister Alfano attends the Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting in support of the UNRWA
This morning the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, attended the Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting in support of the UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) that was held at the FAO headquarters in Rome. The meeting, which was co-chaired by the Foreign Ministers of Jordan, […]
Read moreAlfano: “I firmly condemn the attack perpetrated today against the Palestinian Prime Minister”
“I firmly condemn the attack perpetrated today against Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah, which fortunately claimed no victims and into which it will be essential to conduct an in-depth investigation in order to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, on commenting what […]
Read moreCondolences of Minister Alfano
Alfano: “I express my personal and the Italian Government’s heartfelt grief for the victims of yesterday’s air crash near the international airport of Kathmandu. ” The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “I express my personal and the Italian Government’s heartfelt grief for the victims of yesterday’s air crash near the international airport of Kathmandu. […]
Read moreItaly and the European Union launch a new project to support Libyan municipalities
At the initiative of Italy and of the European Commission, the so-called Valletta Trust Fund – the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for stability and addressing root causes of irregular migration and displaced persons in Africa – approved a € 50 million programme to provide socio-economic support to the population in 24 Libyan municipalities. Said […]
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