At the UNSC meeting, Italy votes in favour of protecting critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, today is in New York to attend the debate opened within the Security Council, and chaired by the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Klimkin, on the protection of critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks. The representative of the Italian Government voted in favour of the UN resolution on this […]
Read moreEconomic diplomacy: Alfano attends the meeting of the Advisory Board of Assolombarda
“We, the Foreign Ministry together with Italian enterprises, continue to do teamwork together to make Milan, Lombardy and Italy win the challenge,” said Angelino Alfano, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in addressing the meeting of Assolombarda’s Advisory Board today in Milan. The Minister confirmed the Foreign Ministry’s intention to fully support Italian […]
Read moreThe Foreign Ministry expresses great concern over news of the ballistic missile launched by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
The Foreign Ministry expressed great concern over the news of the ballistic missile that was launched last night by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The Country’s repeated nuclear tests, along with the stockpiling of a nuclear arsenal, constitute a threat to global peace and security. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has once again […]
Read moreIran: Italy shows attention and extreme concern for the case of Dr Ahmadreza Djalali
From the moment it received news of the detention of Dr Ahmadreza Djalali, the Foreign Ministry activated its communication channels with Iranian authorities to underscore the attention and concern with which Italy is following the case in the light of the ties he has with the University of Eastern Piedmont and its scientific community, and to obtain […]
Read moreSpain: Minister Alfano in Madrid to meet with his Spanish counterpart, Minister Dastis
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will travel to Madrid tonight for bilateral talks with his Spanish counterpart, Alfonos Dastis, and with the Stare Secretary for the European Union, Jorge Toledo, which will be held at the residence of Italian Ambassador Stefano Sannino. On the agenda of the talks are bilateral […]
Read morePresidential election in Somalia: Alfano: “An important step towards re-establishing full-scale democracy in the Country”
“I express sincere appreciation for the success of the presidential election in Somalia, which is bound to open a new chapter in the Country’s history,” said Angelino Alfano, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, while commenting the election of Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo as President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The election […]
Read moreItaly-Tunisia: Alfano initiates collaboration with Tunisia on strategic sectors
Italy and Tunisia expressed their satisfaction for the signing of the joint declaration drafted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, and the Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui. The agreement will further strengthen the cooperation between the two countries to promote peace, stability and well-being in the Mediterranean area. Together with […]
Read moreUndersecretary of State Amendola participates in Skopje in the Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Energy of the Western Balkans
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, participated in the Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Energy of the Western Balkans. The visit of the Italian dignitary was scheduled in view of the upcoming Summit of the Western Balkans Process, known as the Berlin Process, to take place in Trieste on 12 July, […]
Read moreAlfano: “condolences and consternation for the attack on members of the International Red Cross in Afghanistan”
“We wish to express out profound grief for the vile killings of six members of the International Red Cross Committee, and our consternation for the fate of the two members still missing. Italy reiterates its firm condenmation of any form of violence.” These are the words expressed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International […]
Read moreAlfano: Development Cooperation – Meeting with Italian networks of civil society organisations
Today at the Farnesina, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, , met with the representatives of AOI, CINI and Link2007, the three major Italian networks of civil society organisations operating in the field of development cooperation. Their representatives, and their leading associates, are active in the Consiglio Nazionale per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo […]
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