Greater engagement in Libya with UN. I will report to Parliament Thursday, says Gentiloni
“The temporary closing of our embassy in Tripoli has taken place in a rapid and orderly fashion, and for this I would like to thank all those responsible at the Farnesina and the other ministries that collaborated on the operation. The closing was made necessary as a result of the deteriorating situation in Libya”, said […]
Read moreLibya: Embassy of Italy in Tripoli suspends activity
The Embassy of Italy in Tripoli today suspended activities in light of deteriorating security conditions. All staff were temporarily repatriated by sea. Essential services are to be ensured in any case. Over recent weeks, and up until a few hours ago, the Farnesina and the Embassy in Tripoli has been advising Italian nationals in Libya, […]
Read moreYemen – Italy temporarily closes its embassy in Sana’a
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has decided to close the Embassy of Italy in Sana’a temporarily in view of recent events and the progressive deterioration in security conditions. The decision was taken within the framework of an international coordination effort that has led to the closing by various nations of their embassies […]
Read moreFarnesina: Undersecretary Giro congratulates Guatemalan Ambassador Stephanie Hochstetter Skinner-Klée on election as President of IILA and Brazilian Ambassador Ricardo Neiva as Vice-President
Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Vice-President of the Italo-Latin American Institute (IILA) Mario Giro hailed the election of Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala Stephanie Hochstetter Skinner-Klée as IILA President, succeeding Mexican Ambassador Miguel Ruíz-Cabañas Izquierdo. “We were unanimous on our choice of the Ambassador and in our thanks to the Ambassador […]
Read moreFarnesina: Undersecretary Giro congratulates Guatemalan Ambassador Stephanie Hochstetter Skinner-Klée on election as President of IILA and Brazilian Ambassador Ricardo Neiva as Vice-President
Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Vice-President of the Italo-Latin American Institute (IILA) Mario Giro hailed the election of Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala Stephanie Hochstetter Skinner-Klée as IILA President, succeeding Mexican Ambassador Miguel Ruíz-Cabañas Izquierdo. “We were unanimous on our choice of the Ambassador and in our thanks to the Ambassador […]
Read moreSomalia: Farnesina commends confidence to new government
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation commends the confidence granted by the Somali Parliament to the new government led by Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke. In expressing deep appreciation for the new government’s stated intention to meet the goals and deadlines agreed with the international community for the implementation of institutional reforms, […]
Read moreJoint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States
The governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States strongly condemn all acts of violence within Libya, including the February 3 attack carried out by forces operating under the Alshuruq Operation in the Oil Crescent area. These attacks undermine the efforts of Libyans who are working to bring peace and […]
Read moreInternational Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. For Italy, a traditional battle for civility, says Gentiloni. Important events today at the UN in New York and Geneva
“For many years now, Italy has been in the front line in combating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and has been taking this campaign forward within Italy too, with very advanced legislation”. This was part of the statement made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, to mark the International Day of […]
Read moreBeatification of Mons. Romero a strong signal from Pope Francis, says Under-Secretary Giro
The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with delegated authority for Latin America, Mario Giro, has expressed his satisfaction and emotion over the Holy Father’s decision to proceed with the beatification process for the Archbishop of San Salvador, Monsignor Romero. The Archbishop was the victim of a barbaric assassination in 1980, while he was […]
Read moreLibya. Gentiloni welcomes General National Congress decision to take part in UN-sponsored dialogue
“The General National Congress’s decision to take part in the dialogue sponsored by the United Nations is a step in the right direction”. This was the comment by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, on the statements made by Tripoli following the latest talks with Bernardino Leon. Leon is the UN […]
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