Sincere grief for the demise of the Deputy Secretary-General of the Arab League
The Foreign Ministry expresses its deepest regret for the demise of the Deputy Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ambassador Ahmed Ben Hilly
Read more“The Foreign Ministry expresses concern for the recent advancement in the plan to build new housing units in East Jerusalem”
The Foreign Ministry expresses concern for the intensified expansion of Israel’s settlements, testified by the Israeli Authorities’ recent approval of the plan to build 944 housing units in the Pisgat Ze’ev Settlement (East Jerusalem). The decision runs against the two-State prospect and undermines the chance of assuring a future of peace and security to the Parties. […]
Read moreAlfano to his Bahraini counterpart : “We need to work for a negotiated solution of the Gulf crisis”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, held a telephone conversation today with his counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, Sheik Khalid Bin Ahmad Al Khalifa. During a cordial telephone conversation, the two ministers discussed above all the current diplomatic crisis in the Gulf. Minister Alfano talked about the conversations […]
Read moreMinister Alfano will travel to Austria for the informal OSCE Foreign Ministers meeting
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will participte tomorrow in the informal meeting of the OSCE Foreign Ministers, hosted by the Austrian Presidency at the Mauerbach Castle, near Vienna. The meeting represents the major preparatory event prior to the OSCE Ministerial Council scheduled to take place in Vienna on 7 and 8 […]
Read moreAlfano: “Condemnation of the violence episodes occurring in Venezuela”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said, “We are constantly following the situation in Venezuela with increasing concern. We condemn, as also expressed by President Maduro, the recent violent episodes that occurred in Parliament, which also left Italian MPs injured. We wish to express our solidarity to them. We hope that […]
Read moreItalian child flown to Bari from Albania on humanitarian flight. Alfano: “Excellent teamwork coordinated by the Foreign Ministry”
An Italian seven-year-old girl was flown back to Italy this morning to receive emergency medical care. The child, who is affected by a genetic disease, suffered a severe respiratory crisis while visiting Albania and the physicians advised that she be hospitalised in Italy. After having evaluated the situation, the Italian Embassy in Tirana immediately activated […]
Read moreAlfano: “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 […]
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