Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs Vincenzo Amendola on official visit to Morocco
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, went on a two-day visit to Morocco to relaunch bilateral relations and to lay the grounds for a strategic partnership founded on a number of political, economic and cultural initiatives. When meeting with Prime Minister, Abdelilah Benkirane, with the Minister-Delegate for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Mbarka Bouaida, and with […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni meets with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs
Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received at the Farnesina the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs. With a view to the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome (scheduled for 25 March 2017), the meeting gave the two Ministers an opportunity […]
Read moreItaly’s Development Cooperation gives one million euros to support efforts by ICRC and UNHCR in responding to Falluja’s humanitarian crisis
Italy’s Development Cooperation is supporting international efforts to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Fallujah and its surrounding area by granting two multilateral contributions for a total value of one million euros, of which 650,000 euros for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the remaining 350,000 euros for the United Nations High […]
Read morePresentation by the DG of Communication on the external aspects of migration. Gentiloni: “a first step towards a change of course”
The presentation by the European Commission’s DG of Communication on the external aspects of migration constitutes a first step towards “the change of course” strongly requested by Italy.In line with the approach taken by Italy in its ‘Migration Compact’ proposal, immediate measures will be taken to contain the flows, in addition to medium and long-term […]
Read moreJordan: the Foreign Ministry condemns the terrorist attack near Baqa’a
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation staunchly condemns the terrorist attack on the offices of the General Intelligence Department near Baqa’a, in which five officers were killed. In expressing its condolences to the Government of Jordan and to the families of the victims, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs renews Italy’s support for the […]
Read moreTragic death of Italian administrative official Mauro Monciatti in Venezuela
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation offers its deepest condolences to the family of Mauro Monciatti, an administrative official, on his tragic death in Caracas.
Read moreMeeting between Minister Gentiloni and the Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs of the Republic of San Marino, Pasquale Valentini
Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received at the Farnesina the Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs of the Republic of San Marino, Pasquale Valentini. The talks, sustained by the climate of excellent relations between the two Countries, focused on the principal issues of bilateral interest, especially […]
Read moreAppointment of the Directors of the Italian Cultural Institutes in Istanbul and Paris
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, has appointed the directors of two of the major Italian Cultural Institutes (IIC) abroad, Istanbul and Paris. The appointments were made at the end of the procedure set forth to single out IIC directors of “reputed competence” on the basis of the evaluation of a […]
Read moreItaly – Libya – Minister Gentiloni receives Libyan Deputy PM, Ahmed Maiting
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Maitig today at the Farnesina. Concerning the current political situation in Libya, Minister Gentiloni expressed Italy’s hope that Libya’s presidential council and government of national accord will continue growing stronger and that all Libyan parties may unite under the authority of their […]
Read moreItalian Marines: the Foreign Ministry expresses satisfaction over the Indian Supreme Court’s decision to allow Girone to return to Italy
Italian Marine Salvatore Girone might be going home any day now. The Foreign Ministry expresses satisfaction over today’s decision of the Indian Supreme Court to immediately enforce The Hague Court of Arbitration’s decision of 29 April, as recently requested by Italy. In line with the decision of The Hague Court of Arbitration, Italy and India […]
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