New York. Amendola addresses the network of ministers in favour of the International Criminal Court
“The development of international criminal law is among the major achievements of the international community, but it would not be complete without the establishment of the International Criminal Court. It institutionally testifies to the collective engagement in defense of human dignity.” These are the opening remarks of the address delivered by Undersecretary of State Vincenzo […]
Read moreUNGA. Alfano meets his Qatari counterpart Mohammed Al-Thani
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had a cordial meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Jassim Al-Thani , on the fringes of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting focused on the continuing crisis in the Gulf area and the main bilateral cooperation […]
Read moreNew York. Alfano meets Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, told his Turkish colleague Mevlut Cavusoglu, in a meeting on the fringes of the UN General Assembly: “Our economic relations are excellent: Italy is Turkey’s third largest trade partner and Turkish investments in Italy have considerably grown in the last few years. Energy constitutes one […]
Read moreUNGA. Alfano tells Ukranian FM Klimkin: “There is no alternative to the Minsk Agrements”
“Stability and security in Donbass are essential factors for economic recovery and development. It is our opinion that the principle of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty must be fully respected, although it is equally essential to acknowledge that there is no alternative to the Minsk Agreements.” This is the message conveyed by the Minister […]
Read moreUNGA. Ministerial Meeting on Mali. Italy will not fail to support the population in the region
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, attended the Ministerial Meeting on the Implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali organised by the UN Department for Peace Keeping Operations and the Government of Mali, on the fringes of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting is aimed at taking […]
Read moreNew York. Minister Alfano addresses the Global Counterterrorism Forum
“Terrorism is a transnational challenge, which only through the context of multilateral cooperation can effective and long-lasting responses be found, such as the one provided by the Global Counterterrorism Forum ,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. This was his opening address to the 8th GCTF Ministerial Meeting, an informal multilateral forum focused on countering […]
Read moreUNGA. Alfano chairs ministerial meeting of “Uniting for Consensus” Group
The ministerial meeting of the Group “Uniting for Consensus” (UfC), organised by Italy and chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, took place in New York today on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Year after year, the event offers the opportunity to consolidate the unity of the Group […]
Read moreUNGA. Alfano to his Kuwaiti counterpart: “Italy supports your efforts to mediate in the Gulf crisis”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, today met with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, on the fringes of the UN General Assembly in New York. During the talks, the ministers focused on the situation in the Gulf and on bilateral relations. “Italy supports Kuwait’s efforts to mediate in the Gulf crisis […]
Read moreUNGA. Alfano meets with Salamé: “Strong appreciation for an action aimed at promoting inclusive dialogue in Libya”
On the sidelines of the 72nd General Assembly of the United Nations and shortly after meeting with his Libyan counterpart, Mohamed Siyala, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had a cordial conversation with the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Libya, Ghassan Salamé. Minister Alfano reaffirmed to Salamé his staunch support […]
Read moreNew York. Alfano meets the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Miroslav Lajcak
On the fringes of the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, today met with the President of the UN General Assembly, Miroslav Lajcak. A number of highly important international matters were discussed, including the migration issue and the reform of the UN Security Council. With […]
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