Minister Alfano on mission to London
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will be in London today. The visit is a follow-up to “Italy Now and Next. Attrazione, Competenze ed Investimenti: Milano al centro dell’Europa di domani” the event that was held in Milan last 16 February. “It aims to present the strengths of Italy and Milan […]
Read moreMinister Alfano is in Moscow for institutional talks
“ My visit takes place within a broader scenario of high level talks and testifies Italy’s interest in maintaining and enhancing the dialogue with Russia, a country we historically consider to be a neighbour and a friend.. We are, in fact, convinced that the international community cannot disregard a dialogue with Moscow, especially on the major […]
Read moreCommuniqué by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano
“We have closed a great day, a great celebration for all of us, that we confide might be a good omen for times to come. Italy as the stage of Europe, a real Europe, thriving, strong, sharing, secure. And this was made possible, once again, thanks to the work, the passion and the commitment of […]
Read moreUndersecretary of State Amendola in New York. The Security Council unanimously approves the Resolution to protect cultural heritage
The United Nations Security Council unanimously approved the Resolution proposed by Italy and France, requiring Countries to protect cultural heritage from the destruction of war and against the illegal trafficking of historical assets. Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, was in New York where he contributed to the discussion and participated in the […]
Read moreUndersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Benedetto Della Vedova and the Canadian Ambassador to Italy have signed a framework Agreement on reciprocal recognition for the conversion of drivers’ licenses
The Framework Agreement on Reciprocal Recognition for the Conversion of Drivers’ Licences was signed yesterday at the Farnesina by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, and the Canadian Ambassador to Italy, Peter McGovern. “It is a framework agreement between two different systems – the Canadian federal system and […]
Read moreMission to New York of the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola
Mission to New York of the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola. The Italian government representative is at the UN building to represent Italy, as a non-permanent member, at the UN Security Council meeting. The Undersecretary of State attended the public session of the Security Council, which approved a resolution on non-proliferation and […]
Read moreFamine risk, Alfano: “Emergency assistance from Italy for Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria and Yemen”
“Responding to the appeal made by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, we have arranged, through Italian Cooperation, a package of humanitarian aid worth 10 million euros in response to the very serious food crisis that is endangering the survival of 20 million people in Yemen, South Sudan, Nigeria and Somalia, including […]
Read moreMinister Alfano: “Condolences and solidarity to the British people”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Angelino Alfano, conveyed his condolences and solidarity to the British people for yesterday’s attack in London. When speaking at the Italian Embassy in Washington at a concert to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome, Minister Alfano immediately recalled the tragic episode perpetrated in the […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – Alfano: “Italy reaffirms its staunch commitment”
On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Italy reaffirms its staunch commitment against all forms of racism, xenophobia and intolerance around the world. “The elimination of all forms of racial discrimination is a challenge for the entire international community that must be met in synergy, also with civil society organisations. Educating especially […]
Read moreMinister Alfano continues his mission to the United States in Washington
On Tuesday, 21 March, at 11 a.m., Minister Alfano will address the Atlantic Council with a paper entitled “Facing common challenges: The Italian contribution to Security”. Minister Alfano will then go to Capitol Hill for a meeting with the Italian American Congressional Delegation and, at 3:30 p.m., he will have a meeting at the Senate […]
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