Jordan: the Foreign Ministry condemns the terrorist attack near Baqa’a
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation staunchly condemns the terrorist attack on the offices of the General Intelligence Department near Baqa’a, in which five officers were killed. In expressing its condolences to the Government of Jordan and to the families of the victims, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs renews Italy’s support for the […]
Read moreTragic death of Italian administrative official Mauro Monciatti in Venezuela
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation offers its deepest condolences to the family of Mauro Monciatti, an administrative official, on his tragic death in Caracas.
Read moreMeeting between Minister Gentiloni and the Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs of the Republic of San Marino, Pasquale Valentini
Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received at the Farnesina the Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs of the Republic of San Marino, Pasquale Valentini. The talks, sustained by the climate of excellent relations between the two Countries, focused on the principal issues of bilateral interest, especially […]
Read moreAppointment of the Directors of the Italian Cultural Institutes in Istanbul and Paris
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, has appointed the directors of two of the major Italian Cultural Institutes (IIC) abroad, Istanbul and Paris. The appointments were made at the end of the procedure set forth to single out IIC directors of “reputed competence” on the basis of the evaluation of a […]
Read moreItaly – Libya – Minister Gentiloni receives Libyan Deputy PM, Ahmed Maiting
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Maitig today at the Farnesina. Concerning the current political situation in Libya, Minister Gentiloni expressed Italy’s hope that Libya’s presidential council and government of national accord will continue growing stronger and that all Libyan parties may unite under the authority of their […]
Read moreItalian Marines: the Foreign Ministry expresses satisfaction over the Indian Supreme Court’s decision to allow Girone to return to Italy
Italian Marine Salvatore Girone might be going home any day now. The Foreign Ministry expresses satisfaction over today’s decision of the Indian Supreme Court to immediately enforce The Hague Court of Arbitration’s decision of 29 April, as recently requested by Italy. In line with the decision of The Hague Court of Arbitration, Italy and India […]
Read moreFinal meeting of the United Nations’ Scientific Advisory Board
The fifth meeting of the United Nations Scientific Advisory Board (UN SAB), established by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon to boost awareness on the ties between scientific research and sustainable development, is under way in Trieste on 24 and 25 May The meeting, which is being held in Italy for the first time, has convened the […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni expresses satisfaction over the release of Nadia Savchenko and the simultaneous release of two Russian agents detained in Ukraine
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, expressed satisfaction at the release of the Ukrainian pilot and MP Nadia Savchenko and the simultaneous release of two Russian agents detained in Ukraine. “The news of the release of Nadia Savchenko, to whom I wish a hasty recovery after the long detention period, is […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni meets with Bulgarian Foreign Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received today at the Farnesina the visit of Bulgarian Foreign Minister, Daniel Mitov. The talks focused on the excellence of bilateral relations. “We believe in your Country’s economic potential – said Mr Gentiloni – and also in the positive trend recorded up to now and […]
Read moreItaly gives Sri Lanka 200,000 Euros in humanitarian aid
The Italian Cooperation service has made available a 200,000 Euro multilateral emergency contribution to support the activities carried out by UNICEF in Sri Lanka in responding to the extremely serious emergency situation created by the passing of Cyclone Roanu. Italy’s financing will assure the delivery of relief supplies, the temporary shelter for displaced people […]
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