Indonesia: Italians missing: search expanded
Minister for Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni was pleased to receive the news of the Indonesian government’s decision to extend search operations through Tuesday 25 August for Italian nationals Daniele Buresta, Michela Caresani and Alberto Mastrogiuseppe, missing following a scuba trip near the island of Sangalaki, in Indonesia. In cases of this sort, Indonesia normally provides […]
Read moreItalians missing in Indonesia, Farnesina active to the maximum extent
The Farnesina continues to actively monitor the search for Daniele Buresta, Michela Caresani and Alberto Mastrogiuseppe, the three Italian citizens who went missing on a scuba trip on the island of Sangalaki, in Indonesia. Various naval vessels and rescue helicopters are employed in the search of a vast portion of the sea. The Embassy of […]
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 the ongoing barbaric acts by ISIL-affiliated terrorists in the Libyan city of Sirte. We are deeply concerned about reports that these fighters have shelled densely populated parts of the city and committed indiscriminate acts of violence to terrorize the […]
Read moreLibya: Minister Gentiloni speaks by phone with colleague Mohamed Al Dairy
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation received a telephone call today from his Libyan counterpart Mohamed Al Dairy. Their discussion included condemnation for the recent terrorist attacks by Daesh-affiliated groups in the city of Sirte, the serious humanitarian situation in the country and the need for the negotiations for the constitution of a national […]
Read moreGentiloni expresses pain and dismay over the barbaric killing of the Croatian citizen, Tomislav Salopek
“I was dismayed to learn the painful news of the barbaric killing by Da’esh terrorists of the Croatian citizen, Tomislav Salopek, in Egypt. Our thoughts go out to his family at this dramatic time”. These were the words of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, on hearing the news. “This act, […]
Read moreLibya: GNC participation in meeting promoted by Leon is a step in the right direction, says Gentiloni
“The participation of representatives of the General National Congress (GNC) in the meeting in Geneva promoted by the UN Envoy for Libya, Bernardino Leon, is a step in the right direction. The political process can now proceed on the basis of the agreement reached in Morocco on 12 July”. This was the comment by the […]
Read moreMyanmar: Emergency funding to IFRC for the flood victims
Italian cooperation has decided to donate emergency funding of 250,000 euro in response to the Myanmar government’s request for help to tackle the damage caused by cyclone Komen. The Italian funding will provide support for initial emergency response activities by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in collaboration with the […]
Read moreLibya: Minister Gentiloni meets by phone with Egyptian colleague Sameh Shoukry
Within the context of between Rome and Cairo’s continuing coordination on developments in the Libyan crisis and progress in the UN-facilitated political dialogue, Minister Gentiloni received a cordial telephone call today from Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry. In light of their common support for UN Special Representative Bernardino Leòn, the two ministers shared the same […]
Read moreKosovo: Farnesina hails Kosovo parliament’s approval of proposed establishment of special war crimes tribunal
The Farnesina expressed its profound appreciation for the Kosovo parliament’s approval of the proposed establishment of a special war crimes tribunal. This decision is proof of a deep sense of responsibility and consideration for the sensibilities of the international community, and strengthens the credibility and legitimacy of the Republic of Kosovo.
Read moreMinister Paolo Gentiloni visits Algeriers
The flash mission’s purpose was to meet with the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative Bernardino Leòn, President of the General National Congress of Tripoli Nuri Abu Sahmain and Algerian Minister for Maghreb Affairs Abdelkader Messahel. The fell within the context of Italy’s intense diplomatic efforts to reinforce and expand the preliminary accord proposed by the […]
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