Bangladesh: Della Vedova to visit Dhaka 100 days after the attack
One hundred days after the terrorist attack, which left 20 people dead, of which 9 Italian nationals, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, will be in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 12 and 13 October, where he will meet the Italians resident in the capital city and pay tribute to the victims […]
Read more“Postal Union: Italy elected to the Council of Administration and to the Postal Operations Council of the UPU”
At the 26th Congress of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which was held in Istanbul on 5 and 6 October, Italy was the first of the European Countries to be elected to the Organisation’s Council of Administration and to the Postal Operations Council. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paolo Gentiloni, said: “with its election to […]
Read moreSyria: Italy supports the proposal by the UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura
“Italy supports the proposal by UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura to put an end to the destruction of East Aleppo and to the suffering of the population, and it deserves the support of all the parties concerned,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni. “It is not an easy attempt […]
Read moreCultural Heritage Protection
The exhibition “A Rebirth from Destruction: Ebla, Nimrud, Palmira” was inaugurated today at the Colosseum. The event was attended by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, and the Minister for Cultural Property and Tourism, Dario Franceschini. The exhibit, which has been granted UNESCO sponsorship, […]
Read moreDeputy Foreign Minister Amendola urges OSCE security architecture for the Mediterranean
“The current migration flows should be approached on the basis of the renewed relationship between Europe and Africa, in compliance with the Migration Compact promoted by the Italian Government. Migrant flows landing on Italian shores in the past days underline the urgent need for European action to support transit countries such as Libya,” said Deputy […]
Read moreFarnesina expresses growing concern over the announcement by Israel of new settlements in the West Bank
The Farnesina expressed its growing concerns over the announcement by Israel of the building of new homes around Shiloh in the West Bank. It is yet another negative development, following others which occurred in recent months, and stands at odds with a two-State solution.
Read more“Perché molti Sì sono diventati astensionisti” (Mario Giro, Il Manifesto)
In un’«età delle follie», come scrive El País, un altro fulmine a del sereno: il No (di stretto margine) all’accordo di pace colombiano. Tutti i sondaggi davano il Sì vincente sulla linea del 60%. Come si spiega il voltafaccia dell’opinione pubblica? Innanzitutto l’astensione: ha votato meno del 40% degli aventi diritto. Vuoi dire che molti […]
Read moreForeign Minister Gentiloni received Libyan deputy Prime Minister Ali Qatrani at the Farnesina today
Today, at the Farnesina, Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni received Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Ali Quatrani. Minister Gentiloni expressed appreciation to his guest for his decision to join the Presidential Council (PC) led by President Al-Serraj. Mr Gentiloni underscored that Italy will continue to staunchly and resolutely support the institutions established under the Libyan Political Agreement. During the meeting with deputy Prime Minister Ali […]
Read moreDiplomatic Network. The Foreign Ministry opens three new Embassies
The Italian Cabinet has approved the proposal put forward by Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni to open three new Embassies: in Niger (Niamey), in Guinea (Conakry) and in the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo). More specifically, the opening of an Embassy in Niamey gives Italy an important operating advantage in the light of the current dynamics in […]
Read moreANCE Report 2016: foreign markets are still growing with a total 12 billion euro turnover
Italian construction companies built over 230 new sites abroad in 2015 with a value of 17.2 billion euros and a world-wide turnover of 12 billion euros, up 14.5 percent from the year before. An increase which confirmed a trend that has been growing constantly for the past eleven years. Italian construction companies signed contracts for over […]
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