New Deputy Minister Mario Giro: Cooperation is instrumental to internationalisation
“I would like to thank the Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, for my new appointment and the faith shown in entrusting me an assignment I believe to be important and strategic for the times in which we live: cooperation is instrumental to enhancing democracy and to spreading the positive face of an Italy that knows how […]
Read moreEthiopia: Italy to contribute 1 million euros to WFP and FAO for food emergency
In response to the serious emergency situation caused by the “El Nino” climate phenomenon, that for months has been affecting the Horn of Africa, and Ethiopia in particular, the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has decided to allocate one million euros for food security interventions in Ethiopia. The Italian cooperation funding will […]
Read moreIstituti Italiani di Cultura: ottima gestione, certificata dalla Corte dei Conti
Il Sottosegretario agli Affari Esteri e alla Cooperazione Internazionale con delega alla Cultura, Mario Giro, esprime la sua viva soddisfazione per i risultati dell’indagine della Corte dei Conti sull’ attività degli Istituti italiani di cultura all’estero, resa nota il 10 dicembre 2015. Tale indagine, che ha comportato un controllo a campione sui bilanci dei singoli […]
Read moreGentiloni-Zarif talks – Gentiloni: relaunching a fundamental relationship for the stability of the region
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, to Palazzo della Farnesina this morning, as part of President Hassan Rouhani’s first visit abroad after Implementation Day, which marked on January 16 the coming into force of the agreement on the nuclear programme and the removal […]
Read moreFarnesina: Concern over Israel’s announcement declaring a further 370 acres in the occupied West Bank as “state land”
There is general concern over Israel’s decision to declare a further 370 acres of land south of Jericho “state land”, possibly paving the way for the construction of new settlements. Going forward with these activities risks exacerbating the situation on the ground and is in contrast with Israel’s commitment to pursue a peaceful solution based […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni at the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the death of Altiero Spinelli
“The speech of a great Europeanist. Mr Napolitano has pointed out the time of extreme difficulty pervading Europe and the risk that these difficulties shed doubt on some of its cornerstones”, Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni commented during his address at today’s celebrations in the Senate for the 30th anniversary of the death of Altiero Spinelli. […]
Read moreGentiloni: A real opportunity to stabilise Libya
“I congratulate the Council; it is a crucial step even if the situation remains delicate. Now it is essential for the Chamber of Representatives in Tobruk to hastily approve the list of cabinet members,” said Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni, when expressing Italy’s support for Libya’s Government of National Accord, which was announced today by the […]
Read moreItaly elected to chair the General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
At the close of the general assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which was held on Saturday Jan. 16 and Sunday Jan. 17 in Abu Dhabi, Italy was elected to chair the General Assembly next year. The IRENA is based in the United Arab Emirates and counts on the membership of 145 Countries […]
Read moreForeign Ministry: latest news on the terrorist attack in Burkina Faso
Following the terrorist attack in the capital of Burkina Faso, the Italian Foreign Ministry immediately started investigating on the condition of approximately 100 Italian nationals who were reported to be in the capital, in order to verify their state of health and offer them assistance. The information collected made it possible to confirm that the […]
Read moreIncontro del Ministro Gentiloni con il Segretario Generale dell’Organizzazione degli Stati Americani Luis Almagro
Il Ministro degli Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Paolo Gentiloni ha ricevuto oggi alla Farnesina il Segretario Generale dell’Organizzazione degli Stati Americani (OSA) Luis Almagro. L’incontro è stato un’occasione per uno scambio di valutazioni aggiornate sui principali dossier regionali, in particolare sulle recenti elezioni in Venezuela, e per fare il punto sul sostegno italiano all’Organizzazione. […]
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