Amendola in Moscow, second meeting of the anti-terrorism working group
The second meeting of the inter-ministerial Russian-Italian working group on combatting global challenges was held this morning in Moscow. It was jointly chaired by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincenzo Amendola and the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Oleg Syromolotov. The Italian delegation included senior officials from the […]
Read moreItalia-Colombia. Alfano incontra la sua omologa Holguín Cuéllar
“L’Italia attribuisce grande importanza allo sviluppo della cooperazione con la Colombia, in tutti i settori. Consideriamo la Colombia uno dei Paesi latino-americani più dinamici ed in sintonia con i nostri valori. Le imprese italiane guardano con estremo interesse alle opportunità di sviluppo offerte dalla Colombia, sia per il livello di crescita economica che per […]
Read moreItaly-Colombia. Alfano meets his counterpart, Ángela Holguín Cuéllar
“Italy attributes great importance to enhancing cooperation with Colombia in all sectors. We consider Colombia to be one of the most dynamic Latin American Countries and in line with our values. Italian companies look with great interest to the development opportunities of Colombia, both in terms of their economic growth and of their highly open […]
Read moreAlfano: “Italy is in the forefront in protecting human rights throughout the world”
“The U.N. 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda is an essential reference point for us to build societies that are more free, just and inclusive, and really democratic, where human rights and fundamental freedoms are recognised and guaranteed for everyone.” The Minister went on: “In this regard Italy has shown determination and commitment, by adopting since the […]
Read moreAlfano: “Deep sorrow for the killing of 14 U.N. peacekeepers”
“I wish to expresses my deep sorrow for the killing of 14 U.N. peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I condemn this heinous attack unequivocally. We stand close to the families of the victims and wish the wounded a speedy recovery. Italy honours the dedication and commitment shown by the U.N. peacekeepers to […]
Read moreAlfano: “We are satisfied with the statement by the UN Security Council on the conditions of migrants in Libya
“We are satisfied with the statement on the conditions of migrants in Libya that was approved today by the United Nations Security Council. It is the tangible result of the briefing on the same matter delivered to the UNSC last 28 November, organised by Italy while holding the rotating presidency,” said the Minister of Foreign […]
Read moreAlfano meets the Acting President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, George Tsereteli
“I am pleased to meet you today, just a few days ahead of the beginning of the Italian Presidency of the OSCE. We greatly appreciate the commitment shown by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly to promote the founding values of the Organisation and an interparliamentary dialogue between its 57 member states,” said the Minister of Foreign […]
Read moreOSCE: Alfano meets his Montenegrin colleague, Darmanovic: the integration of the Western Balkans is our strategic priority
“Our excellent bilateral relations rest on a strong strategic partnership, which has been consolidated by an intense political dialogue at all levels,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, when meeting with his Montenegrin counterpart, Srdan Darmanovic, on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial Meeting in Vienna.”A progressive political and economic […]
Read moreAlfano: “Italy supports Libya’s democratic advancement process”
“The Foreign Ministry’s 600,000 euro contribution to the Libyan National Dialogue process strongly bears witness to Italy’s commitment and support of the action plan promoted by the UN Special Representative Salamé, whom I met a couple of days ago at the Med Dialogues Conference in Rome, and to its confidence in the path taken towards […]
Read moreAlfano: “The art of the Neapolitan ‘Pizzaiuolo’ included on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List”
“Italy’s commitment towards the protection of cultural heritage is not limited to protecting cultural, monumental, architectural and landscape assets, but extends to the elements that best represent our country’s traditions and that also express Italian genius and creativity” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. His remarks followed the recognition by […]
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