Alfano: “Syria, 25 million euros to support humanitarian activities”
“Also in 2017 we will not fail giving our support to the victims of the conflict in Syria. The Italian Government has allocated 25 million euros to finance humanitarian activities in the Country and in the region,” said Angelino Alfano, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. He continued: “It is our wish and […]
Read moreSyria: Minister Alfano calls UN Special Envoy to Syria, Staffan De Mistura
During a telephone conversation today with Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano, the United Nations Special Envoy to Syria, Staffan De Mistura, confirmed the beginning of evacuations of civilians from Eastern Aleppo. Mr De Mistura also reiterated the need for the United Nations to monitor such operations. Minister Alfano expressed his profound concern for the humanitarian emergency […]
Read moreSyria: The Foreign Ministry expresses utmost concern for the situation in East Aleppo
The Foreign Ministry expresses utmost concern for the situation in East Aleppo and reaffirms the imperative of protecting the civilian population and of respecting international humanitarian law. In recalling that also the Holy Father underscored the fact that Aleppo is above all a city inhabited by thousands of innocent civilians, the Ministry calls on the […]
Read moreCairo bombing: firm condemnation by Farnesina
The Italian Foreign Ministry firmly condemns this morning’s terrorist attack on the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral and expresses its sympathy to the families of the victims, to the Egyptian people and to the Coptic Orthodox Church.Italy confirms its staunch commitment to combat terrorism alongside the Countries in the region.
Read moreIstanbul bombing: firm condemnation by Farnesina
The Italian Foreign Ministry firmly condemns last night’s bombings in Istanbul, which caused the death of dozens of people and injured more than 160 people. The Ministry also wishes to express its closeness to the families of the people killed and its solidarity to the Government and to all the Turkish people. Italy confirms its […]
Read moreLiberation of Sirte: decisive turning point in the fight against Daesh and a new phase towards the stabilization of Libya
The liberation of Sirte by the forces of the Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) marks a decisive turning point in the fight against Daesh and a new phase in Libya’s difficult stabilization process. Italy continues to stand by Libyan institutions in the fight against terrorism. Italy’s humanitarian assistance, providing medical treatment to […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni expresses satisfaction for the decision of Montenegro’s Judicial Authorities in favour of Italian citizen Flavio Bianco
The Foreign Ministry has been informed that the judicial Authorities of Montenegro have decided to return the passport to Flavio Bianco, an Italian citizen arrested last April and on bail up to a few hours ago, with the obligation to reside in the Balkan Country. Mr Bianco can now return to Italy to spend the […]
Read moreDirectors of “reputed competence” appointed at Italian Cultural Institutes in Beijing and Tokyo
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, has appointed the new Directors of two of the most important Italian Cultural Institutes abroad: Beijing and Tokyo. The appointment was made pursuant to the procedure established to appoint the directors of Italian Cultural Institutes among professionals of “reputed competence”. The candidates are selected by […]
Read moreArab League. Gentiloni to Aboul-Gheit: working together to solve the Mediterranean crisis
On the sidelines of the Rome Med Forum, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paolo Gentiloni, today held a bilateral meeting with Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, the new Arab League Secretary General.The talks focused on the Libyan and Syrian crises, the stability in the Mediterranean region and the Middle East peace process.
Read moreReferendum: regolarmente chiuse le operazioni di voto per gli italiani all’estero
Giovedì 1° dicembre, alle ore 16 locali in tutto il mondo, si sono regolarmente chiuse le operazioni di voto per gli italiani all’estero. La prima Sede a chiudere è stata Wellington, quando in Italia erano le 5 del mattino di ieri. L’ultima Vancouver, alle 1 del mattino di oggi, ora italiana. Nelle giornate di oggi […]
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