Alfano: “ltaly confirms to be a superpower of culture and beauty: UNESCO world heritage sites in Italy are now 53”
“The UNESCO meeting convened in Cracow has added two new Italian sites on the list of world heritage sites. The first is the primeval beech forest cross-border site between our Country and another 11 European States. The second is one of the pride and joys of Italian architecture: the Venetian defence systems built between the […]
Read moreAppreciation for the ceasefire in South-West Syria
“Great appreciation for the entry into force, today, of the arrangement between the United States, Russia and Jordan for a ceasefire in South-West Syria. It is an important step towards a sustainable and durable stabilization of the area and a facilitation of humanitarian access, in the interest of the Syrian population and bordering countries. While […]
Read moreLibya – 1st Italo-Libyan Economic Forum
The first Italo-Libyan Economic Forum, organised by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, with Libya’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeg, will be held in Agrigento on 8 July, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Forum, which was first proposed by Minister Alfano while on a visit to Tripoli on 6 […]
Read moreVenice and its Lagoon: joint press release by MAECI, MIBACT, and the Municipal Council of Venice
The World Heritage Committee, which convened its 41st Session in Cracow, passed a Decision on the state of conservation of the “Venice and its Lagoon” Site. The Decision expresses appreciation for the work done by the Government in close synergy with the Municipality of Venice and local authorities, which gave their full cooperation to the […]
Read moreMission of Undersecretary Amendola to Abu Dhabi continues
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, continued his mission in Abu Dhabi. Assisted by the Director General for Cultural and Economic Promotion and Innovation, Vincenzo De Luca, and by the Italian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Liborio Stellino, Undersecretary Amendola chaired today the second working day of the area meeting of […]
Read moreUndersecretary Della Vedova attends the London Conference: “Opportunity Ukraine”
Today the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, attended “Opportunity Ukraine”, a conference organised in London by the British Foreign Office and the Ukrainian Government. In his address, the Undersecretary underscored the importance of the reform process started by Kiev – in the business sector, the public administration to […]
Read moreUN Security Council. Alfano meets with Dutch counterpart Koenders
“Allow me to reaffirm once again my appreciation for the close cooperation between Italy and the Netherlands in sharing the United Nations Security Council Seat. We are collaborating on the basis of our mutual commitment for transparency, consultation and the sharing of information, in order to assure the maximum consistency and synergy possible,” said the […]
Read moreUndersecretary Amendola is on a diplomatic mission to the UAE to attend the first regional meeting on the Heads of Mission in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
Mission to the United Arab Emirates for Vincenzo Amendola, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, who from today is in Abu Dhabi to attend the first area meeting of the Heads of Mission in the Countries that belong to the Gulf Cooperation Council – GCC ( Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrein, Qatar and Kuwait). The […]
Read moreAlfano at work with Italian Ambassadors in the Gulf Countries to outline an integrated strategy to promote Italy
Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, attended the first coordination meeting of the six Italian ambassadors and two General Consuls for the countries that belong to the Gulf Cooperation Council: United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait.Minister Alfano said: “The countries that belong to the Gulf Cooperation Council […]
Read moreTelephone conversation between Italian Foreign Minister Alfano and British Secretary Johnson. Brexit and the case of little Charlie Gard
“We appreciate the British ‘policy paper’ as a first step towards the achievement of a swift agreement on citizens’ rights. We have identified in it several areas of agreement, but there is also the need to further clarify and discuss some issues,” Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, told his British counterpart, Boris […]
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