Discussion by Gentiloni and the UN Special Representative for Libya, Kobler
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the United Nations Secretary General’s new Special Representative for Libya, Martin Kobler, at the Farnesina today. Mr Kobler was taking part in his first visit to a foreign capital since his appointment. Kobler’s mandate starts from the proposed agreement advanced by Bernardino Leon and […]
Read moreLaura Frigenti appointed Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has appointed Laura Frigenti as Director of the new Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, at Minister Gentiloni’s proposal. Ms Frigenti was chosen through a public selection process, at the end of which the selection committee submitted a shortlist of 5 names to Minister Gentiloni, all of them highly qualified in development […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni meets the Foreign Minister of Burundi, Alain Aimé Nyamitwe
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Burundi, Alain Aimé Nyamitwe, at the Farnesina this morning, 20 November 2015. Gentiloni told his opposite number of his keen concern over the situation in in Burundi as regards human rights and the fundamental freedoms. […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni meets the Foreign Minister of the Republic of South Africa, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Foreign Minister of South Africa, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, today, 20 November 2015. The meeting took place against a background of revitalised bilateral relations with South Africa. “South Africa is an example of renaissance currently under way in the continent and a model of peaceful […]
Read moreUnder-Secretary Mario Giro on recent attacks: each nation has the right to live in peace and security
We have all been shocked in recent days by the images and news pouring in from a bloodied Paris. The terrorism that has permeated that city and our daily lives left us stunned and feeling vulnerable, but we know that we can only meet this challenge by taking a strong stand on behalf of our […]
Read moreFilippo Grandi confirmed as UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Gentiloni: source of national pride
“The United Nations General Assembly’s unanimous approval of the appointment proposed in recent days by Ban Ki-moon of Filippo Grandi as High Commissioner for Refugees is a source of great national pride and satisfaction”, said Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni. “We have backed Filippo Grandi for a post to which Italy […]
Read moreCassa Depositi e Prestiti: savings and finance at the service of growth. Meeting at the Farnesina
The Farnesina hosted a meeting today of the Ambassadors accredited in Rome with President of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Claudio Costamagna who outlined the group’s international activities. The meeting offered an opportunity to examine the CDP’s support for infrastructure investments, its role in the country’s growth and its new skills in matters of international cooperation. […]
Read moreState funeral for former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt
The Farnesina informs that President Emeritus Giorgio Napolitano will participate officially in the funeral for former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Helmut Schmidt to be held in Hamburg on 23 November.
Read moreUnder-Secretary Della Vedova on a visit to Japan
With the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Rome and Tokyo approaching, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Benedetto Della Vedova embarked on a 3-day mission to Japan aimed at underscoring the already excellent bilateral political, economic and cultural relations that bind Italy and Japan, and at strengthening bilateral economic/industrial relations through Italian investments […]
Read moreValeria Solesin: the Farnesina extends deep condolences to the family for their painful loss
The Foreign Ministry announced that, in accordance with the procedures provided for by the French authorities, the Italian diplomatic authorities were allowed access to the morgue where the bodies of the victims of the recent terrorist attacks were arranged. With the elements supplied by the family of Italian national Valeria Solensin, those same Italian authorities […]
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