Libya: Minister Gentiloni has telephone conversation with Prime Minister Fayez Al Sarraj
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paolo Gentiloni, had a telephone conversation today with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al Sarraj. Minister Gentiloni expressed Italy’s appreciation to Mr Sarraj for the commitment shown by the Government of National Accord in its fight against terrorism, as well as the results the GNA and supporting forces are achieving in the […]
Read moreTurkey: The Farnesina on the statements made by Turkish President Erdogan
With reference to the statements made by Turkish President Erdogan, the Farnesina underlines that Italy abides by the rule of law and the autonomy of the Judiciary is fully respected.The Judiciary together with police forces are successfully engaged in fighting the mafia and in doing so, they certainly do not need to be encouraged by […]
Read moreItaly–USA : Minister Gentiloni received at the Farnesina a delegation of Congressmen led by Harold Rogers, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee
This morning Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received at the Farnesina a delegation of U.S. Congressmen led by Harold Rogers, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations. The meeting, which followed talks with the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, offered a new opportunity to confirm the intensity of […]
Read moreLibya: Italian support to al Serraj’s Government of National Accord in its fight against terrorism
Italy supports the Libyan Government of National Accord led by Prime Minister Fayez al Serra. Since its formation, Italy has encouraged the government to undertake the necessary actions to bring stability and peace back to the Libyan people.Italy values the efforts undertaken by the Government of National Accord and by the forces loyal to it […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni received at the Farnesina the Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi
This morning the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received at the Farnesina Nancy Pelosi, the Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, who was leading a delegation of members of the House of Representatives. In addition to the fight against Daesh, the talks focused on the stabilization perspectives of […]
Read moreSyria: Farnesina expresses concern over the situation in Eastern Aleppo
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expresses concern over the situation in Eastern Aleppo, which is presently under siege and systematically bombed by regime forces that spare nothing and nobody on their way. Air strikes continue to hit hospitals, schools and markets causing a very high number of casualties among civilians. […]
Read moreMinister Paolo Gentiloni meets with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, Yun Byung-Se. Korea will open a Cultural Institute in Italy next October
This morning at Villa Madama, Paolo Gentiloni, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received YUN Byung-se, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. Mr Gentiloni and Mr YUN Byung-se took stock of the excellence of the current bilateral relations between Italy and the Republic of Kore in every sector of […]
Read moreLaw No. 125/2014: Joint Development Cooperation Committee convenes for the 5th time
Today the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mario Giro, chaired the fifth meeting of the Joint Development Cooperation Committee, the deliberative body of Italian Cooperation established by Law No. 125/2014. During today’s meeting the Committee passed 18 deliberations worth nearly 50 million euros, subdivided between tied aid and voluntary contributions to international […]
Read moreOSCE: Italy elected to 2018 chairmanship
With a unanimous decision, the 57 participating states of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) elected Italy to its chairmanship in 2018. “This decision fully represents the recognition of our country’s commitment and the desire to actively contribute to peace and stability in Europe,” stated Italy’s Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni. In a […]
Read moreForeign Minister, Paolo Gentiloni, received at the Farnesina the Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez
During the meeting, Minister Gentiloni emphasized that Italy is closely following the evolving situation in Venezuela, in the light of the strong ties between the two Countries and of the large Italian community residing there. Minister Gentiloni also drew Minister Rodriguez’s attention on the increasing difficulties faced by the Italian community, especially in terms of […]
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