2018 General Election
In order to exercise their voting rights within the time set, the over 4.3 million Italians living abroad who have the right to vote, must send their ballot papers to the Consular office that sent them no later than 1 March next by 4.00 p.m. local time. Envelopes delivered after the expiry date will not be […]
Read moreUndersecretary Amendola at the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
Today, the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincenzo Amendola, presented the Italian 2018 OSCE Chairmanship priorities to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in Vienna. Minister Alfano had already illustrated these priorities to the Organization’s Permanent Council on 11 January. Undersecretary Amendola reminded the audience of the main motto of the Italian OSCE […]
Read moreThe Minister, Angelino Alfano, on Syria
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “We thought we had seen everything in the Syrian crisis: massacres, chemical weapons and serious violations of human rights. However, the terrible news from eastern Ghouta on the outskirts of Damascus, where Syrian regime attacks are barbarically murdering numerous civilians, women and children, shows that […]
Read moreMinister Alfano on a diplomatic mission to Brazil
“Brazil is a large Country that combines great opportunities in many sectors with the creativity and passion for life of its people. The political message that I would like to convey therefore is to pursue a strong partnership on all the complex global issues: at political, economic and socio-cultural level. Because Brazil, for us, is […]
Read moreMinister Alfano in Colombia
“Relations between Italy and Colombia have improved significantly in recent years. There are more meetings at political level. At the economic-commercial level, trade now exceeds one billion euros, a marked increase over 2016. Colombia has become more attractive to Italian companies with groups like ENEL, Salini, Ferrero and ANAS having a well-established presence in the […]
Read moreOSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Secretary General condemn terrorist attack in Russia’s Republic of Dagestan
The targeting of innocent civilians in indiscriminate acts of violence is unacceptable and never justified, said OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Italy’s Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano and OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger today following the terrorist attacks in Kizlyar, Dagestan, in the Russian Federation. They offered their condolences to the families of victims and wished a quick […]
Read moreThe Foreign Ministry at the service of Italian football fans
The diplomatic and consular network is preparing to provide assistance to Italian football fans in different European cities for the upcoming Champions League and Europa League football matches. The Foreign Ministry has drafted an ad hoc prevention and intervention handbook for the delivery of consular assistance and has sent it to the diplomatic offices that […]
Read moreMinister Alfano meets with the Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan
“Italy and the USA are bound by a very strong alliance that rests its roots in history and in common values. We also share the same commitment in multiple areas of crisis such as Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. With Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan, we discussed the most topical international dossiers, starting with those […]
Read moreAlfano: “The export figures are good news for the Country. We continue to work to obtain even better results”
The figures on 2017 Italian exports, which are up 7.4% from 2016, amounting to more than 448 billion euros, confirm the great quality of Italian products and technology and our companies’ growing competitiveness around the world. These results issue from the skills and talent of our entrepreneurs, which have been consolidated thanks to the coordinated […]
Read moreUndersecretary Amendola in Sofia to attend the informal meeting of the EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, is in Sofia to attend the informal meeting of the EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs (Gymnich). The meeting, chaired by the High Representative of the Union, Federica Mogherini, is hosted by Bulgaria as the Country holding the rotating Presidency of the European Union Council. Syria, the […]
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