Minister Alfano meets the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
“Indonesia is a very important partner because it is a stable multi-cultural democracy, the largest economy in South-East Asia and a member of the G20. Our strategic partnership offers a sound basis on which to develop our relations in several areas: on the economic front, Indonesia is among Italy’s top commercial partners among the […]
Read moreItaly-Slovenia. Alfano meets his Slovenian colleague Erjavec: “Ljubljana is our privileged partner at both bilateral level and in the broader European and international level”
“Bilateral relations between Italy and Slovenia are excellent at every level: our country is one of Slovenia’s main trading partners; our political dialogue is solid and reinforced by a number of intergovernmental cooperation tools; and our cultural links are deepened through our indigenous minorities” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino […]
Read moreInternational Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons wins Nobel Peace Prize 2017
The awarding of the Nobel Peace Price 2017 to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons confirms that nuclear disarmament represents a priority for the world’s public opinion. Italy shares this vision in compliance with the international agreements entered into. The country also fully shares a deep concern over the catastrophic consequences that the use […]
Read moreThe Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, met with the President of the Libyan High State Council, Abdul Rahman Swehli.
The meeting’s agenda, in addition to focusing on the situation in Libya, also included a discussion on the measures needed to combat the illegal trafficking of human beings and to promote development cooperation. Minister Alfano confirmed that Italy is supporting Ghassan Salamé in his efforts to promote to the extent possible an inclusive political dialogue.Minister Alfano […]
Read moreAlfano: “Humanitarian flight departs today to deliver 12 tons of aid for Mexican Civil Protection Agency”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “Italy will provide relief aid to the victims of the devastating earthquake that recently struck Mexico. Italy’s Development Cooperation agency has organised a humanitarian aid flight that took off today with a load of 12 tons of relief supplies to be dispatched to the country’s […]
Read moreMinister Alfano meets the Secretary of the Arab League, Aboul-Gheit
The Foreign Minister, Angelino Alfano met the secretary of the Arab League, Aboul-Gheit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Their discussion ranged across a number of issues including the Gulf crisis, Libya, Syria, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Yemen. “Italy believes that the diplomatic crisis in the Gulf can be resolved; not […]
Read moreMeeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Adel al-Jubeir
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, met with his Saudi counterpart, Adel al-Jubeir, at the Farnesina. The meeting focused on many regional questions, such as Libya, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Yemen and Egypt, as well as on the role Italy plays in the UN Security Council and the bilateral relations between […]
Read moreMinister Alfano meets UN special envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura
The Foreign Minister, Angelino Alfano, met the UN special envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation where he was briefed on the special envoy’s assessment of the situation in Syria. “Italy welcomes the resumption of talks on the Syrian crisis between the US and Russia” stated […]
Read moreMeeting with UN special envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura
The Foreign Minister, Angelino Alfano, met the UN special envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. At the meeting, they spoke about developments on the ground in Syria and the Astana and Geneva peace talks. “Following the Syrian ceasefire that was agreed on at Astana, Italy […]
Read moreMessage of condolences from Minister Alfano to Secretary of State Tillerson
“Mr. Secretary of State,I was deeply shocked and saddened by the vile act of violence that struck the city of Las Vegas, resulting in a high number of victims and injured people among the innocent crowd gathered to enjoy a concert. Italy firmly condemns this atrocious crime, which has caused horror, indignation and deep sorrow […]
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