Libya: Gentiloni meets Mohammed al-Dairi – inclusive dialogue and support for Leon
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Libyan Foreign Minister, Mohammed al-Dairi, today 3 February 2015. “Italy keenly hopes to see all parties in Libya take part in the political dialogue facilitated by the United Nations. We are convinced that an inclusive dialogue open to all parties can ensure a […]
Read moreGentiloni condemns decapitation of Japanese hostage
“The sacrifice of Kenji Goto will not halt the struggle against terrorism and religious extremism, which continues at the side of the Japanese government”. Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni firmly condemned the decapitation of journalist Kenji Goto, extending Italy’s solidarity to his family and the entire Japanese population.
Read moreConcern over the Israeli authorities’ decision to build 430 new homes in the occupied West Bank
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is deeply concerned over the Israeli authorities’ decision to build 430 new homes in the occupied West Bank. This decision further complicates the efforts to kick-start the negotiations. It also appears to be in contradiction with the Israeli Government’s repeated intention to achieve a peace based on […]
Read moreGentiloni: Solidarity and support for the Egyptian government and people in the fight against terrorism
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni strongly condemned yesterday’s terrorist attacks in the North Sinai Governorate that resulted in numerous dead and wounded. “I wish to extend my condolences to the families of the victims and to the Egyptian people as a whole, and to confirm Italy’s full support for the Egyptian […]
Read moreGentiloni urges stop to violence and military action in southern Lebanon. Phone calls with Commander Portolano and Minister Margallo
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni spoke by telephone with UNIFIL Commander General Luciano Portolano. Minister Gentiloni received updated information on the clashes that had continued since late morning in the eastern section of the UNIFIL mission’s operating area, and during which one Spanish Blue Helmet lost his life. “In expressing its […]
Read moreTripoli attack: joint statement on Libya by the governments of France, Germany, Italy, Malta, United Kingdom, Spain and the United States
“The governments of France, Germany, Italy, Malta, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States strongly condemn the attack this morning on the Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli, Libya. We express our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. We reject such appalling acts of terrorism, which should not be allowed to undermine Libya’s political […]
Read moreGentiloni: Remembrance Day, Italy strong in fight against anti-Semitism and religious intolerance
“The Holocaust Remembrance Day is an important recurrence and one deeply felt by Italians”, said Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni. “Our law of 2000 establishing a Holocaust Remembrance Day was five years ahead of the UN General Assembly’s declaration proclaiming 27 January International Holocaust Remembrance Day”, Gentiloni pointed out. “Italy supported […]
Read moreGentiloni: stop Donets Basin separatist attacks
“I am deeply concerned over the dramatic escalation of the violence in Ukraine over recent days, and firmly condemn the indiscriminate separatist attacks that have caused the death of numerous civilians in recent clashes in Mariupol and the Donets Basin”, said Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni. “There has to be a […]
Read moreGentiloni and Kishida speak on telephone about the threat of international terrorism
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received a phone call today from the Japanese Foreign Minister, Fumio Kishida, for a consultation on the threat of international terrorism. Gentiloni extended full solidarity for the two Japanese citizens kidnapped in Syria. He also expressed his appreciation of the 200 million euro allocated by […]
Read moreRemembrance Day: Speaker Grasso to attend commemoration ceremony at Auschwitz
In exercising the functions of the President of the Republic, the Speaker of the Senate, Senator Pietro Grasso, will take part in the ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the concentration camp at Auschwitz. The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Sen. Benedetto della Vedova, will represent the Italian Government at the ceremony, which […]
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