Minister Alfano meets Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Maitig
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, welcomed to the Farnesina the Libyan Deputy Prime Minister, Ahmed Maitig, with whom he examined the major issues regarding bilateral political and economic cooperation, in view of the First Economic Forum between Italy and Libya that is set to take place in Agrigento on 7 […]
Read moreNotice from the Farnesina on an attempt to hack its website
Following a hacking attempt against the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, a complaint has been lodged before the competent authorities and an investigation is already underway. It is hoped that the Prosecutor’s office will shed light on what happened and the Ministry’s engineers will provide all the necessary support. Following […]
Read moreAlfano: “ A humanitarian flight of the Italian Development Cooperation departed today to assist South Sudanese refugees in Uganda”
” A humanitarian flight of the Italian Development Cooperation departed today from the United Nations Logistics Base in Brindisi headed to Entebbe, in Uganda. The expedition consisted of relief supplies and emergency medical goods destined to South Sudanese refugees in Uganda,” said Minister Alfano. “The humanitarian shipment – the minister added – consists of tents, […]
Read morePresentation of the 2017-2022 Strategic Plan for Tourism – Alfano: “Italy is the most photographed country on Instagram.”
“Italy is the most photographed country on Instagram. It is a country where everybody wants to go to sooner or later, to enjoy a first-hand experience of what it means “Vivere all’italiana” (The Italian way of life) and enjoy our countless beauties. Tourism accounts for 11.8% of the Italian GDP and 12% in terms of […]
Read moreAlfano: “My deepest-felt condolences for the victims of the tragic wildfires in Portugal.”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Internal Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “I express my deepest-felt condolences for the numerous victims caused by the tragic wildfires that have hit Portugal, devastating vast woodlands around the town of Pedrogao Grande. Italy always stands close to the people and Government of Portugal, and is ready to give all the […]
Read moreMinister Alfano to speak at the international conference “Human Rights and the Tolerance Crisis”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will speak at the international conference “Human Rights and the Tolerance Crisis” at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, 16 June, in the Council Hall of the City Hall of Catanzaro, on Via Iannoni 68. “For us, human rights are etched on the gene pool of Italian […]
Read moreHeadquarters Agreement signed between the Italian Government and the IDLO
Today at the Farnesina, the Director General of Development cooperation, Ambassador Pietro Sebastiani, and the Director General of the IDLO, Irene Khan, signed a new Headquarters Agreement between the Italian Government and the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO), which is hosted in Rome ever since it was established in 1988. “With this Agreement, Italy confirms […]
Read moreUndersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, is on his second day in New York
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, is on his second day in New York, where he is staying to attend several meetings at the United Nations. The first meeting of the day was at the Security Council – on which Italy sits as a non-permanent member this year – and concerned international […]
Read moreMaltese Presidency of the EU. Alfano: “Six months in which Europe has shown to have confidence in itself”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, this morning attended a working breakfast meeting at Villa Madama with the Ambassadors of the European Union Member Countries accredited in Rome. The initiative is part of the activities promoted by the Embassy of Malta during its rotating presidency of the EU Council which began […]
Read moreThe Farnesina hosts event: “Investing in Italy: Regulatory and Institutional Framework for Foreign Investments”
“The Italian Government, starting from the launch of the ‘Destination Italy” programme in 2013, has placed attracting foreign investments among its top priorities through a ‘systematic’ reorganisation of the sector with the aim of improving the business environment for companies looking at Italy. Indeed, business people’s interest for Italy is very high, as I was […]
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