Syria: Minister Gentiloni supports Kerry – Lavrov agreement and assures support to upcoming UN negotiations
“The agreement reached last night in Geneva opens the door to a breakthrough in the dramatic war in Syria” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni. He went on: “Italy supports the diplomatic effort made by John Kerry and Sergey Lavrov and is committed to support the achievement of an effective […]
Read moreRegeni Case: Minister Gentiloni to Giulio’s parents: “Fruitful talks and positive signals”
Minister Gentiloni called today the parents of Giulio Regeni in order to renew his own and the Government’s closeness. During the call, Mr. Gentiloni mentioned the judgment of the Prosecutor’s Office of Rome, saying that today’s meeting with the Egyptian Prosecutor General was fruitful. Minister Gentiloni also expressed the wish that over the next few […]
Read moreThe agrifood sector – an international player
A seminar took place today on “The agrifood industry in the Emilia-Romagna Region and its global reach amidst trade barriers, the Brexit, and international agreements” at the Fiera di Bologna trade show. The event, the fourth of its kind this year, was organised by the Emilia Romagna Region and designed to promote a fruitful discussion on the competitiveness of the region’s agri-food […]
Read moreThe People’s Democratic Republic of Korea: Italy expresses its strongest condemnation for the new nuclear test
“Italy expresses its strongest condemnation for the new nuclear test conducted today by the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea which poses a threat to Asia and world peace Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paolo Gentiloni, said. The test represents a new clear violation of the related resolutions of the Security Council of the United Nations and a […]
Read moreFarnesina hosts a meeting of the Anna Lindh Foundation and a workshop on Intercultural Dialogue in the Mediterranean
Today the Farnesina hosted a meeting of the Advisory Council of the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF), which is presided over by Elisabeth Guigou. The meeting was attended by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Benedetto Della Vedova, who made the opening remarks. It is the second time that the ALF Advisory Council meets in […]
Read moreUndersecretary Amendola Meets with the New Tunisian Government
The two-day agenda of meetings in Tunisia end today for Foreign Affairs Undersecretary, Vincenzio Amendola The representative of the Italian Government, accompanied by the Italian Ambassador to Tunis, Raimondo De Cardona, met with Prime Minister Youssef Chahed and the Ministers of: Industry, Zied Ladhari; Tourism, Selma Elloumi Rekik; Agriculture, Samir Taieb; and Cooperation, Fadhel Abdelkefi. […]
Read moreGianfranco Petruzzella, Italy’s Special Envoy for Yemen
Foreign Affairs Minister Paolo Gentiloni appointed Advisor Gianfranco Petruzzella to be Italy’s Special Envoy for Yemen. The Italian Government thus confirms its traditional commitment in favour of peace, of stabilization and development in Yemen and of its role as founding Country of the “Friends of Yemen” group.
Read moreForeign Affairs Minister, Paolo Gentiloni, in London for the Ministerial Meeting on Syria
Foreign Affairs Minister Paolo Gentiloni is in London to attend the ministerial meeting on Syria at the Foreign Office in a “like-minded” format that will include the United Kingdom, U.S.A., France, Germany, Italy, EU, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Jordan, and Qatar. The meeting will also be attended by Riad Hijab, General Coordinator of the High […]
Read moreTunisia, Undersecretary Amendola meets Prime Minister Chahed
In Tunis today the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, accompanied by Italian Ambassador, Raimondo De Cardona, met Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed, who was appointed Prime Minister in August at only 40 years of age, making him the youngest premier in the history of Tunisia. Chahed leads the new National Unity Government following […]
Read moreJoint Press Release on meeting between Minister Gentiloni and Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister of India
The Foreign Minister of Italy, Mr. Paolo Gentiloni, and the External Affairs Minister of India, Ms. Sushma Swaraj, held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy on 4th September, during Minister Swaraj’s visit to Rome for the canonisation of Mother Teresa in the Vatican. The two Ministers expressed their satisfaction on the […]
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