EU Council: Alfano, full support to the priorities of Malta’s EU Presidency
“As of today Malta has taken on the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union. For the next six months, Malta will be at the helm of the Council, focusing on several crucial sectors such as migration policies, security, the Brexit, the single market, the EU’s Neighbourhood Policy and maritime affairs,” said the […]
Read moreFirm condemnation of the attacks in Turkey and Iraq. Alfano: “Italy’s strong commitment in view of its chairmanship of the G7”
“Italy firmly condemns the horrific terrorist attack perpetrated last night in Istanbul, which caused the death of a great number of innocent victims, brutally striking down so many young people who had gathered to celebrate the start of the new year,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. He added: “Our […]
Read moreNew telephone conversation between Alfano and de Mistura. Starting tomorrow Italy will have a seat at the Security Council. Support for the truce to launch a shared political process.
Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had another telephone conversation over Syria with the UN Special Envoy, Staffan de Mistura. Minister Alfano confirmed Italy’s support for the truce reached by Assad and the Syrian rebels through the mediation of Russia and Turkey, and expressed his firm hope that this […]
Read moreAlfano, The cease-fire between Assad and the Syrian rebels is an important step forward: further efforts are required to consolidate it
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “The nation-wide cease-fire between the Syrian parties is an encouraging result. The truce between Assad and the Syrian rebels is indeed an important step forward, but further efforts are required to consolidate it”. “Italy remains convinced that there cannot be a military solution to […]
Read moreUN General Assembly adopts resolution calling for a moratorium on the death penalty
The United Nations General Assembly has recently adopted, with 117 votes in favour, the sixth resolution calling for a universal moratorium on the use of the death penalty. Even in the face of terrorism and other threats to global security, the vote reconfirms the international community’s commitment to work together towards a world free from […]
Read moreMinister Alfano appoints new Ambassador to Niger. Italy’s committment in Sahel is enhanced
The Council of Ministers has approved, today, the appointment of a new Italian Ambassador to Niger, following the recent decision to set up a diplomatic mission in Niamey. The customary diplomatic procedures for the accreditation of the new Head of the Mission are in progress, subject to acceptance from Nigerien authorities. “Italy is actively committed in supporting […]
Read moreThanks to an Italian mission, a young Greek patient is flown to Gesu Bambino Children’s Hospital in Rome from Athens
A health care air transport of a critically ill Greek child from Athens to Rome was concluded this evening, as requested by Greek authorities yesterday. A C130 aircraft of the Italian Air Force took off this morning from Pisa to reach the Elefsina military airport in Athens and then fly back to Ciampino in the […]
Read moreAlfano: “Condolences to the Russian people over the tragic plane crash”
“My thoughts are with the families of the victims of this morning’s tragic plane crash into the Black Sea, that also involved the Russian military choir,” said Angelino Alfano, Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International cooperation. “I wish to extend Italy’s condolences to Russia, an important partner of our Country.”
Read moreJoint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States
One year after the signing of the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA) in Skhirat, Morocco, the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States commend the Presidency Council (PC) of the Government of National Accord (GNA) for its efforts to restore unified governance, prosperity, and security to Libya. We congratulate the […]
Read moreAlfano announces pension improvements for Italians living in Venezuela
From 1st January the value of Venezuelan pensions received by Italian pensioners will be calculated in euros at the free-floating Dicom exchange rate, that is more in line with actual market values compared to the fixed Dipro exchange rate. Starting from the first payment in 2017 – as confirmed by INPS to the Ministry of […]
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