Joint Committee for Development Cooperation approves a package of interventions for a total of nearly 53 million euros
“We have approved a package of projects, programmes and tenders for about 53 million euros, which further proves the Government’s constant commitment in the field of development cooperation – a pillar of our foreign policy that represents a strategic investment of growing importance, ” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, […]
Read moreAlfano “We are following what is happening in Venezuela with the greatest attention”
“We are following with the greatest attention what is happening in Venezuela and wish to express our solidarity to all of our fellow countrymen that, because of the Country’s current political and economic crisis, are going through a very difficult time. To alleviate their distress, the General Directorate for Italians Abroad has adopted, upon my […]
Read moreMinister Alfano in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Monday, 17 July, in Brussels. He is scheduled to arrive at the Europa Building at around 9:50 a.m. The meeting will be opened at 10:00 by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security […]
Read moreCondemnation for the terror attack in the Old City of Jerusalem
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expresses its firm condemnation for the terror attack that struck the Old City of Jerusalem this morning, killing two Israeli police officers and injuring another. While conveying warm sympathy to the families of the victims and addressing wishes for a quick recovery to the injured officer, Italy […]
Read moreMinister Alfano meets with the president of IFAD
“Italy has a privileged relationship with the IFAD: the uniqueness derives not only from the fact that the Organisation is headquartered in Rome, but especially because our Country and the Fund share values, priorities and strategies in fighting poverty and hunger through sustainable rural and agricultural development,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International […]
Read moreIl ministro Alfano incontra il presidente IFAD
“L’Italia ha una relazione privilegiata con l’IFAD: la specialità deriva non soltanto dal fatto che l’organizzazione ha sede a Roma, ma soprattutto dalla condivisione tra il nostro Paese e il Fondo di valori, di priorità e di strategie per la lotta alla povertà e alla fame tramite uno sviluppo rurale e agricolo sostenibile”. Lo […]
Read moreTrieste Summit. Alfano-Dimitrov meeting: “Italy’s full support for Skopje’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration process”
“I congratulate you on your recent appointment. I am aware that the new Government in Skopje is involved in implementing the “Urgent Reform Priorities” to continue on the path towards European and Euro-Atlantic integration. I can assure you Italy will continue to grant your Country its full support and I am confident that we will enjoy […]
Read moreAlfano: “Trieste, European City of Science 2020. A Great Success for Italy”
Trieste will host the 2020 edition of the prestigious EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF), the biennial European forum that brings together over 4000 researchers, policy makers and business actors from European countries to discuss research and innovation issues. The topic chosen for the Trieste edition is “Freedom for Science, Science for Freedom”. The event will be held […]
Read moreOSCE. Alfano a Burkhalter: “Grati alla Svizzera per l’impegno nel programma di ricollocazione”
“Siamo particolarmente grati alla Svizzera per l’impegno nell’attuazione del programma di ricollocazione dell’UE, cui Berna partecipa spontaneamente non essendovi formalmente tenuta”. Così il ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Angelino Alfano, al collega svizzero Didier Burkhalter, incontrato a margine della riunione informale dei ministri degli Esteri OSCE a Mauerbach, in Austria. Al centro […]
Read moreOSCE. Alfano-Lavrov talks: “Work together to re-establish a climate of confidence and cooperation among the Organisation’s members”
“The crisis in Ukraine, frozen conflicts, the migration crisis and a greater attention on the challenges from the South and the Mediterranean will be the main focus of our Presidency of the OSCE. Moreover, we will continue our effort to re-establish a climate of confidence and cooperation among the Organisation’s members,” said the Minister of […]
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