OSCE: Italy elected to 2018 chairmanship
With a unanimous decision, the 57 participating states of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) elected Italy to its chairmanship in 2018. “This decision fully represents the recognition of our country’s commitment and the desire to actively contribute to peace and stability in Europe,” stated Italy’s Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni. In a […]
Read moreForeign Minister, Paolo Gentiloni, received at the Farnesina the Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez
During the meeting, Minister Gentiloni emphasized that Italy is closely following the evolving situation in Venezuela, in the light of the strong ties between the two Countries and of the large Italian community residing there. Minister Gentiloni also drew Minister Rodriguez’s attention on the increasing difficulties faced by the Italian community, especially in terms of […]
Read moreLibya: Minister Gentiloni meets with the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, Martin Kobler
Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received at the Farnesina the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya, Martin Kobler. The meeting focused on an exchange of opinions on the situation in Libya and on its institutional consolidation, in the wake of the recent Libyan Political Dialogue meetings in Tunis, […]
Read moreMessage of condolences from Minister Gentiloni to Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Dear Frank-Walter, It is with deep-felt grief that I learned of the shooting in the shopping centre in Munich, which cost the lives of innocent citizens. In these hours of great sorrow and concern, allow me to convey my heart-felt condolences for the victims and my sympathy to their families. Renewing my will to further […]
Read moreAlbania. Justice Reform unanimously approved. Gentiloni: Italy expresses satisfaction for the reinforcement of the rule of law and for continuing on the road to reforms and European integration
“I am greatly satisfied with the Albanian Parliament’s unanimous approval last night of the Justice system reform. It represents a new ‘quantum leap’ in reinforcing the rule of law and in the courageous reform process promoted by the Albanian Government. It is also a sign of political maturity and responsibility as it is a result […]
Read moreLibya: Minister Gentiloni meets with Libyan Foreign Minister, Mohamed Taher Siala
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, met with Libyan Foreign Minister, Mohamed Taher Siala, in Washington today, on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Counter Daesh. Minister Gentiloni expressed the hope that tangible progress be made in improving security conditions in Libya, starting in Tripoli. In […]
Read moreDeath Penalty – Task Force meets at the Farnesina
Italy remains firm and determined to press ahead with the campaign for a universal moratorium on the death penalty. Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Senator Della Vedova chaired a meeting of the MAECI-civil society “task force” today at the headquarters of the Ministry. It was held to coordinate Italy’s action ahead of a vote […]
Read moreNice Attack: Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Amendola brings the bodies of the Italian victims of the Nice attack back to Italy
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Vincenzo Amendola, together with the Head of the Farnesina’s Crisis Management Unit, Claudio Taffuri, flew today to Niece to bring home the bodies of the Italian citizens killed in the Nice attack on 14 July. After a first stop at the Hôpital Pasteur, where Mr Amendola met with the […]
Read moreNice: the French Authorities confirm the identification of four additional Italian victims
The Foreign Ministry informs that, during the night, the French Authorities have confirmed the identification of four additional Italian citizens among the victims of the Nice attack, namely Carla Gaveglio, Maria Grazia Ascoli, Gianna Muset and Angelo D’Agostino. Their families have been informed and are being provided the necessary assistance by the staff of the Italian Consulate and […]
Read moreNice: the French authorities confirm the identification of Mario Casati, one of the Italian victims of the attack
The Foreign Ministry informs that the French Criminal Investigation Department has confirmed the identification of Mario Casati, one of the Italian victims of the Nice attack. His family was informed by the French police at the presence of officials from the Italian Consulate and the Crisis Management Unit which were providing assistance. The identification process […]
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