Rule of law and Agenda 2030 – IDLO’s Assembly of Parties at the Farnesina
The Assembly of Parties of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) took place today at the Farnesina. Based in Rome, IDLO is an inter-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting the rule of law and good governance in developing countries, countries undergoing economic transition and countries emerging from armed conflict. The meeting, attended by representatives of over […]
Read moreDiscussion by Gentiloni and the UN Special Representative for Libya, Kobler
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the United Nations Secretary General’s new Special Representative for Libya, Martin Kobler, at the Farnesina today. Mr Kobler was taking part in his first visit to a foreign capital since his appointment. Kobler’s mandate starts from the proposed agreement advanced by Bernardino Leon and […]
Read moreLaura Frigenti appointed Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has appointed Laura Frigenti as Director of the new Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, at Minister Gentiloni’s proposal. Ms Frigenti was chosen through a public selection process, at the end of which the selection committee submitted a shortlist of 5 names to Minister Gentiloni, all of them highly qualified in development […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni meets the Foreign Minister of Burundi, Alain Aimé Nyamitwe
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Burundi, Alain Aimé Nyamitwe, at the Farnesina this morning, 20 November 2015. Gentiloni told his opposite number of his keen concern over the situation in in Burundi as regards human rights and the fundamental freedoms. […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni meets the Foreign Minister of the Republic of South Africa, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Foreign Minister of South Africa, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, today, 20 November 2015. The meeting took place against a background of revitalised bilateral relations with South Africa. “South Africa is an example of renaissance currently under way in the continent and a model of peaceful […]
Read moreUnder-Secretary Mario Giro on recent attacks: each nation has the right to live in peace and security
We have all been shocked in recent days by the images and news pouring in from a bloodied Paris. The terrorism that has permeated that city and our daily lives left us stunned and feeling vulnerable, but we know that we can only meet this challenge by taking a strong stand on behalf of our […]
Read moreFilippo Grandi confirmed as UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Gentiloni: source of national pride
“The United Nations General Assembly’s unanimous approval of the appointment proposed in recent days by Ban Ki-moon of Filippo Grandi as High Commissioner for Refugees is a source of great national pride and satisfaction”, said Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni. “We have backed Filippo Grandi for a post to which Italy […]
Read moreAssemblea generale conferma per acclamazione Filippo Grandi alla carica di Alto Commissario per i rifugiati. Gentiloni: motivo di orgoglio per il paese
“La conferma (per acclamazione) da parte dell’Assemblea Generale della nomina di Filippo Grandi ad Alto Commissario per i Rifugiati, proposta nei giorni scorsi dal Segretario Generale Ban Ki Moon, è motivo di orgoglio e soddisfazione”, cosi il Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Paolo Gentiloni. “Abbiamo sostenuto con forza la candidatura di Filippo […]
Read moreCassa Depositi e Prestiti: savings and finance at the service of growth. Meeting at the Farnesina
The Farnesina hosted a meeting today of the Ambassadors accredited in Rome with President of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Claudio Costamagna who outlined the group’s international activities. The meeting offered an opportunity to examine the CDP’s support for infrastructure investments, its role in the country’s growth and its new skills in matters of international cooperation. […]
Read moreState funeral for former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt
The Farnesina informs that President Emeritus Giorgio Napolitano will participate officially in the funeral for former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Helmut Schmidt to be held in Hamburg on 23 November.
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