Alfano participates via videoconference to the meeting of the Italian Ambassadors to the countries in the Adriatic-Balkan area
“The agenda characterising the work of today’s meeting, which focuses on the preparation of the Western Balkans Trieste Summit to take place on July 12 this year, includes themes of great relevance our foreign policy, namely the EU enlargement process, security, managing migration flows, boosting regional cooperation.” With these words, the Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
Read moreExplosion in Tripoli: Foreign Ministry, personnel not involved in attack
The Foreign Ministry confirms that a vehicle loaded with explosives blew up in Tripoli last night, near the Embassies of Italy and Egypt. Two victims have been reported, presumably the passengers of the car. It is important to note that the local security system put in place to protect the diplomatic chancery worked to perfection. […]
Read moreAlfano: “Security Council unites around Italian proposal”
“Italy is known across the world for its sensitivity to culture and art. Obtaining unanimity at the Security Council is no easy task but Italy has succeeded to do so after spearheading the Security Council’s adoption of a joint declaration condemning the destruction of monuments in Palmyra by ISIS,” said Angelino Alfano, the Minister of […]
Read moreAlfano: “Grief for the terrible accident on the A4 involving the Hungarian bus”
“I learned with great grief of the news of the terrible accident involving a Hungarian bus on the A4 in which sixteen young students lost their lives,” said Mr Angelino Alfano, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. He added: “I would like to express the sympathy and solidarity of the Italian Government to […]
Read moreMinister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, continues his visit in Tunis
During his visit to Tunis, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, was welcomed by the President of the Republic Beji Caid Essebsi. Subsequently, Minister Alfano had a cordial meeting with his colleague, Khemaies Jhinaoui, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, followed by talks with Prime Minister Youssef Chahed. During his meeting with Minister […]
Read moreThe Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is in Tunis today for a series of institutional meetings
Minister Angelino Alfano was welcomed by Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi at the palace of the Presidency of the Republic, with the first meeting taking place at 10 a.m. During the cordial conversation, the Minister told his interlocutor that “Italy and Tunisia are united by strong historic, geographical and cultural bonds, let alone a profound friendship.” Minister […]
Read moreLibya, Alfano received at the Farnesina the UN Special Representative Kobler
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, received at the Farnesina the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya, Martin Kobler. At the centre of the talks was the current situation in Libya and Italy’s contribution to stabilise the Country. Minister Alfano confirmed to Mr Kobler the Italian government’s full support to […]
Read moreAlfano to Italian Ambassadors in Southeast Asia: strong government support to enhance collaboration in a strategic area
“You can count on a strong support from our government, that is determined to enhance our cooperation activities in that region of the world, and believes that Europe can and should do more.” With these words Angelino Alfano, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation addressed, during a video conference, the Italian Ambassadors in Southeast Asia, on […]
Read morePromoting Italy’s presence in Southeast Asia
On 18 and 19 January in Jakarta, the headquarters of the Secretariat of ASEAN, the Italian Ambassadors accredited to the 10 Southeast Asian Countries, will study an operational strategy to promote Italy’s presence on a market with 630 million inhabitants, an estimated average GDP growth of 5.3% in 2017, a need for infrastructure worth over […]
Read moreMinister Alfano in Tunis for institutional meetings
On Thursday, 19 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will travel to Tunis for a series of institutional meetings with the Head of State and members of the government. On arrival in the Tunisian capital, Minister Alfano will be welcomed by the Italian Ambassador in Tunis, Raimondo De Cardona, who […]
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