Italy and Andorra announce the start of preliminary talks to open the negotiation of a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)
“The Authorities of the Republic of Italy and the Authorities of Andorra have outlined the excellent bilateral relationship and have agreed to announce the start of preliminary talks in the first half of 2017 to open the negotiation of a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA). This negotiation will take into account the economic and financial relations […]
Read moreGermany: Mission of Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs , Vincenzo Amendola, to Berlin
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Vincenzo Amendola concluded today his two-day visit to Berlin, that is part of the constant and intense dialogue between Italy and Germany on European and international issues. In view of the upcoming appointments and bilateral meetings, the talks were also an opportunity for reviewing the main issues discussed at the Government Summit […]
Read moreYemen: the Farnesina welcomes the announcement of an agreement for the cessation of hostilities
The Farnesina welcomes the announcement made by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheick Ahmed, of an agreement for the cessation of hostilities between warring factions in Yemen.Italy has been following closely the evolution of the situation on the ground and is committed to promoting the beginning of a truce and its consolidation, […]
Read moreGentiloni: “The Budget Bill will give us more strength in the world”
“More funds for cooperation, Migration Compact and to promote culture”. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, highlighted the main measures in the Budget Bill that strengthen the instruments of Italy’s foreign policy. Development cooperation funds are increased by another 120 million euros. An equal increase was decided in 2016 and […]
Read more“Italian, Living Language”: the Joint Action for the Italian Language in the World opens in Florence on Monday
The second edition of the Joint Action for the Italian Language in the World, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will open in Florence on Monday 17. Deputy Foreign Minister, Mario Giro, who promoted the initiative, said: “This second edition of the Joint Action is entitled “Italian, a living language” and […]
Read moreItaly allocates 3.9 million Euros for South Sudanese refugees and for hosting communities in South Sudan and in the Neighbouring Countries
Italy has allocated 3.9 million euros for emergency interventions to support the provision of essential services to South Sudanese refugees and to the most vulnerable segments of the hosting populations in South Sudan and in the neighbouring Countries (Uganda and Ethiopia). Lack of food and assistance, compounded to precarious hygiene and sanitary conditions, determine a […]
Read moreUnited Arab Emirates: today at the Farnesina, Minister Gentiloni received the President of the Federal National Council, Amal Al Qubaisi.
Today Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni received at the Farnesina the President of the Federal Nation Council of the United Arab Emirates, Amal Al Qubaisi. Minister Gentiloni expressed his full satisfaction for the “strategic partnership” nature assumed by the relations between Italy and the UAE and underscored the important role of Abu Dhabi as an essential […]
Read moreLibya: Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs on visit in Tripoli
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, is in Tripoli today to meet with the Deputy Prime Minister Abdul-Salam Kujman and the Minister of State Mohammad al-Amari – both of whom are members of the Presidential Council – the Foreign Minister Mohammed Siyala, the Minister of the Interior Al-Aref Saleh Khodja, and the Minister […]
Read moreThe Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, attended the Expo Blue Sea Land
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, attended the Expo Blue Sea Land, open in Mazara del Vallo from 6 to 9 October. Blue Sea Land 2016 – this year at its fifth edition – is the international Expo of the agro-food districts of the Mediterranean, Africa and the Middle East. The Expo […]
Read moreBangladesh: Della Vedova to visit Dhaka 100 days after the attack
One hundred days after the terrorist attack, which left 20 people dead, of which 9 Italian nationals, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, will be in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 12 and 13 October, where he will meet the Italians resident in the capital city and pay tribute to the victims […]
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