Alfano had a phone conversation with Netanyahu
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and of International Cooperation Angelino Alfano had a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu. “Just before the vote – Alfano said – I announced to the Prime Minister the decision taken by the Italian Government to vote against the UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem, because it was […]
Read moreAlfano: “Enough with automatic procedures. Unesco needs to do what it has been established to do”
Alfano: “Our vote against the politicised resolution on Israel is an important step, for it shows that when Italy disagrees, it votes ‘no’ and takes upon itself the full responsibility. In this case we have played a leading role within the international community. Five countries have joined us in casting a ‘no’ vote: the United […]
Read moreMinister Alfano on the “UNESCO Resolution on Occupied Palestine”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said: “I have given precise voting instructions to the Permanent Delegate of Italy to UNESCO: [that is] to vote ‘no’ against yet another politicised resolution on Jerusalem, which is taking place on the day of a national holiday in Israel. Our opinion is clear: UNESCO cannot become […]
Read moreLa Valletta. Alfano told his Lithuanian counterpart Linkevičius: “Italy is committed to assure the security of our eastern allies”
“The already excellent bilateral relations between our two Countries are going through a very positive phase of further development,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, to his Lithuanian counterpart Linas Linkevičius, whom he met in La Valletta today on the fringes of the informal meeting of the EU Foreign Ministers. […]
Read moreIn New York today Undersecretary of State Della Vedova took part in a ministerial level meeting of the UN Security Council on the denuclearisation of North Korea
In New York today the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, took part in a ministerial-level meeting of the UN Security Council dedicated to the denuclearisation of North Korea. The meeting, organised by the the US rotating presidency, was chaired by US Secretary of State Tillerson and opened by […]
Read moreMinister Alfano visits Padua and Treviso to illustrate the opportunities of economic diplomacy
“Economic diplomacy is an essential instrument in order to further improve the performance of Italian companies on international markets with an immediate positive fallout on the Italian economy and jobs. This is the reason why I decided to launch a programme of visits throughout the national territory with the aim of illustrating to our companies […]
Read moreIl ministro Alfano riceve il Direttore Esecutivo dell’American Jewish Committee David Harris
Il ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Angelino Alfano, ha ricevuto alla Farnesina David Harris, Direttore Esecutivo dell’American Jewish Committee. Nel corso del cordiale colloquio, il ministro Alfano ha tenuto a confermare al suo interlocutore la solida amicizia dell’Italia con il mondo ebraico, con gli USA e con Israele, ribadendo l’impegno italiano in […]
Read moreAlfano receives the Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee, David Harris
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, today received at the Farnesina David Harris, the Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee. During the cordial talks, Minister Alfano reaffirmed to his interlocutor Italy’s sound bonds of friendship with the Jewish world, with the U.S.A. and with Israel, confirming the Country’s commitment to […]
Read moreDichiarazione della ERC sulla situazione in Cecenia
Noi, i sottoscritti membri della Equal Rights Coalition, rivolgiamo un appello pressante alle autorità federali russe, affinchè conducano un’inchiesta indipendente e credibile sulle voci di detenzione arbitraria, torture e assassini di maschi gay ad opera dei servizi di sicurezza e di altre autorità governative nella Repubblica di Cecenia. Qualora queste notizie si rivelassero credibili, esortiamo […]
Read moreTelephone conversation between Minister Alfano and President Al-Sarraj
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had a telephone conversation today with the Libyan President, Fayez Al-Sarraj. During the conversation, the Italian Foreign Minister expressed his satisfaction for the positive and cordial atmosphere that had characterised the Rome meeting a few days ago between the President of the House of Representatives […]
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