Libya: Gentiloni, Italy endorses UN appeal
“Italy endorses the United Nations appeal to the various Libyan parties not to engage in new conflict”. This was Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni’s statement after a meeting with UN Special Envoy Bernardino Leon and after today’s meeting at the Farnesina with Italian ambassador Giuseppe Buccino. “Repeated military ground and air […]
Read moreFire on the Norman Atlantic ferry: Gentiloni speaks by phone with Venizelos
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni spoke by telephone with Greek Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos regarding the fire on the Italian ferry, the Norman Atlantic, off the coast of Greece. Minister Gentiloni and his Greek opposite number reviewed the situation and continue to monitor developments, maintaining close contact […]
Read moreSomalia: terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Minister Gentiloni monitoring situation through Crisis Unit
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni has been closely monitoring the situation regarding a terrorist attack by the members of Al-Shabaab on the Mogadishu headquarters of the African Union in Somalia (Amisom). Through the ministry’s Crisis Unit , he has been able to verify that six Italian nationals, one of which an […]
Read moreUpcoming holidays: Advice for Italians going abroad
The increase in “hot spots” and episodes of terrorism in various parts of the world creates a growing threat to the personal safety of Italian nationals going abroad, especially to celebrate the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Farnesina urges all Italian nationals planning a trip to check the www.viaggiaresicuri.it website for advisories and/or […]
Read moreGentiloni receives phone call from Secretary of State Kerry
Secretary of State John Kerry telephoned Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni this morning to update him on the intense diplomatic efforts he has been pursuing in the context of the Middle East peace process. Minister Gentiloni confirmed Italy’s full support for the ongoing American initiative and reiterated Italy’s stance in favour […]
Read moreCase of Giulietto Chiesa: Secretary General Valensise summons Estonian ambassador
Secretary General of the Farnesina Michele Valensise summoned Estonian ambassador to Italy Celia Kunigas this evening for immediate clarification regarding the arrest of journalist and former parliament member Giulietto Chiesa this afternoon in Tallin. Valensise expresses dismay and concern for the Estonian authorities’ action and the manner in which it was carried out. Chiesa, who […]
Read moreGentiloni meets Mexican Foreign Minister José Antonio Meade Kuribreña to discuss commercial cooperation, political dialogue and human rights
In the margins of the closing session of the Italy-Latin America Forum on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (PYMES), the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, met the Mexican Foreign Minister, José Antonio Meade Kuribreña, at Villa Madama. The two foreign ministers reviewed the excellent relations between the two countries. Their discussion focused […]
Read moreAnother major success for “System Italy” in the competitive market of the United Arab Emirates
“The award of the contract worth 1.7 billion euro by the Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operation (ADCO) to Italy’s MaireTecnimont is a significant achievement highlighting the excellence of the Italian oil and gas industry”, said the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni. The contract concerns the 3rd development stage of […]
Read moreSottosegretario Giro visita in carcere Chico Forti
Il Sottosegretario Mario Giro, accompagnato dal Console Generale d’Italia a Miami, Adolfo Barattolo, si è recato oggi presso il Dade Correctional Institution per visitare il connazionale Enrico “Chico” Forti, arrestato in Florida nel 1998, condannato all’ergastolo e sempre dichiaratosi innocente. Il Sottosegretario ha aggiornato Forti circa il passo compiuto dal Ministro Gentiloni con il Segretario […]
Read moreStatement by Minister Gentiloni
“President Napolitano has referred in strong terms to the roots and political outlook of the European Union”. This was the comment by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni, at the end of the President of the Republic’s speech at the Italian-German High-Level Dialogue Forum. “It is with this vision that relations […]
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