“Africa and the Mediterranean are a foreign policy priority for Italy”, says Gentiloni
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, attended the first working lunch organised by the African diplomatic corps in Rome. The aim of the lunch, which took place today, 21 April 2015, was to review and analyse the outlook for, and Italy’s strategies with respect to, the continent. “Africa and the Mediterranean […]
Read moreGentiloni meets the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, met the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway, Børge Brende, at the Farnesina today, 21 April 2015. The meeting was an opportunity to exchange views on regional crises and other key international topics. The two ministers discussed Libya, migration and combating terrorism; […]
Read moreExpo: Gentiloni visits Milan
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, visited the Expo site in Milan today, 17 April 2015. With the Italian Government Commissioner, Giuseppe Sala, Gentiloni met workers and visited a number of pavilions, including Palazzo Italia and Piazza Italia. “The Farnesina and its diplomatic and consular network, with their far-reaching work, have […]
Read moreItaly-Latin America: business mission sets off for Colombia and Chile
A business mission from 19 to 23 April, and made up of 65 firms, 5 business associations, 5 banking groups, for a total 130 participants, will make its first stop in Bogotá, Colombia and go on from there to Santiago in Chile, Latin American’s two most prominent countries for level of openness to global trade […]
Read moreUnder-Secretary Della Vedova at the Italy–Bulgaria Economic Forum “Together for Growth”
Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Benedetto Della Vedova attended the first Italy-Bulgaria Economic Forum, entitled “Together for Growth”, in Sofia this morning. The form, organised jointly by the Embassy of Italy in Sofia, the Agenzia ICE-Sofia Office, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria and Confindustria Bulgaria, offered an important opportunity for encounter […]
Read moreGentiloni: Meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni met today with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Eduard Nalbadyan. The meeting offered an opportunity to exchange views on principal international concerns, particularly the tensions in the Mediterranean region and the Middle East, recent developments in the Iranian nuclear negotiations and the […]
Read moreInternational Roma Day
On International Roma Day, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation reiterates the government’s commitment to foster the inclusion of Roma, Sinte and Caminanti communities. This includes the application of international conventions such as the 1954 Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons and the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, the […]
Read moreItalian Cooperation initiative for the Palestinian population in the Yarmouk camp
Italian Development Cooperation has decided to take immediate action to bring relief to the Palestinian population, victims of attacks by Da’esh and other Jihadist militias, in the Yarmouk camp on the outskirts of Damascus. The humanitarian plan envisages 1.5 million euros: 500,000 euros to support the activities of UNICEF and 1 million euros for the […]
Read moreItalian Cooperation initiative for the Palestinian population in the Yarmouk camp
Italian Development Cooperation has decided to take immediate action to bring relief to the Palestinian population, victims of attacks by Da’esh and other Jihadist militias, in the Yarmouk camp on the outskirts of Damascus. The humanitarian plan envisages 1.5 million euros: 500,000 euros to support the activities of UNICEF and 1 million euros for the […]
Read moreGentiloni–Aguila Saleh meeting
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Speaker of the House of Representatives, President of Libya and Supreme Commander of the Libyan Armed Forces, Aguila Saleh, today 8 April 2015. During their discussion Gentiloni underscored “Italy’s strong support for the UN-led political dialogue” and expressed the hope that said dialogue […]
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