Venezuela: Deputy Minister Cirielli on Trentini’s phone call to his family
With regard to the case of Alberto Trentini, detained in Venezuela, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, stated: “On behalf of the Italian Government, I express relief at Alberto Trentini’s phone call to his family, which took place yesterday, more than eight months after the beginning of his detention in […]
Read moreTajani appoints Italian Foreign Ministry’s envoy for Italian nationals detained in Venezuela
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, in agreement with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has appointed the Director General for Italians Abroad, Luigi Vignali, as the Italian Foreign Ministry’s Special Envoy for Italian nationals detained in Venezuela.
Read moreTajani speaks with Minister Sa’ar. Return option today for Freedom Flotilla activists
This morning, Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani spoke with Israeli Minister Gideon Sa’ar. The two Italian nationals who were detained overnight on board the Freedom Flotilla vessel have arrived at the port of Ashdod, where they will be assisted by staff from the Italian Embassy in Tel Aviv. Minister Sa’ar indicated that the procedure […]
Read moreItalian Cooperation and ICCROM sign agreement to strengthen craft skills in cultural heritage conservation in Africa
The Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, today signed an agreement at the Farnesina with ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) to launch the initiative “Towards sustainable development in Africa: strengthening craft skills in cultural heritage conservation”, funded by a EUR 6 […]
Read moreUndersecretary Silli’s mission to Mozambique
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giorgio Silli, carried out an official mission to Mozambique from 24 to 25 July, during which he held high-level meetings with representatives of the Mozambican government, civil society, and the private sector. Throughout an intensive agenda of institutional meetings — including with the Secretary of State […]
Read moreTrasferiti nel centro ICE di Krome i connazionali detenuti a “Alligator Acaltraz”
Il Consolato italiano a Miami è riuscito a far trasferire nel centro ICE di Krome (Miami) i due connazionali Fernando Eduardo Artese e Gaetano Cateno Mirabella Costa che per alcuni giorni sono stati detenuti a “Alligator Alcatraz”. Le famiglie sono state informate e hanno già caricato sul cosiddetto “detainee account”, una sorta di “carta prepagata” […]
Read moreItaly–Algeria Business Forum
The Italy–Algeria Business Forum takes place today in Rome, organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), on the occasion of the Fifth Intergovernmental Summit between the two countries. Opened by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and his […]
Read moreUndersecretary Tripodi meets with the EU Special Representative for the Sahel
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, met today with the European Union’s Special Representative for the Sahel, Joao Cravinho. During the meeting, Undersecretary Tripodi reiterated that the Sahel is a region of strategic importance for Europe. For this reason, Italy does not envisage disengagement from the area but instead supports renewed European […]
Read moreItaly–Algeria Business Forum
On the occasion of the Intergovernmental Summit between Italy and Algeria, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), will host the Italy–Algeria Business Forum. Algeria, Italy’s leading gas supplier, is also its foremost economic partner on the African continent. Italy ranks as Algeria’s top customer […]
Read moreApprovazione in CdM del Regolamento per la proclamazione delle Zone Economiche Esclusive italiane
Il Consiglio dei Ministri ha approvato oggi, su proposta del Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Antonio Tajani, il Regolamento per la proclamazione delle Zone Economiche Esclusive (ZEE) italiane nel Mar Mediterraneo. Sulla base delle valutazioni emerse in seno al Comitato interministeriale per le politiche del mare, sono state identificate le Zone Economiche […]
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