MidEast: Mogherini to speak with Steinmeier, Fabius and Hague before traveling to meet with Netanyahu and Abbas
The worsening situation in Israel and Gaza is the topic of a series of telephone calls that Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini has planned for today, on the eve of tomorrow’s mission to the Middle East to meet with Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. The minister will be speaking with […]
Read moreLibya: Mogherini urges immediate UN initiative, international community must not look away. Italy to maintain front line role
Italy has decided to help Libya to come out of a transitional phase that still shows signs of fragility and danger, but it is from the United Nations that a strong initiative must be forthcoming, and one that involves the entire international community”. The call came from Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini after the […]
Read moreMinister Mogherini received at the Vatican by Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini was received today at the Vatican by Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Their discussions centred on the Ukraine situation — following the minister’s visit to Kiev and Moscow –the crisis in the Middle East and the serious wave of attacks against Christian communities in various countries of Africa.
Read moreUN: Staffan De Mistura named special envoy for Syria; Minister Mogherini’s congratulations
Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini offered her congratulations to Staffan De Mistura on his appointment as United Nations Special Envoy for Syrian. Mogherini telephoned De Mistura to assure him of the Italian government’s willingness to work together to foster a political solution to the Syrian crisis.
Read moreAfghanistan: Mogherini warns against wasting historic opportunity
Afghanistan must not waste the opportunity offered by the presidential elections, Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini underscored. “Afghanistan is at a fork in the road. The millions of Afghans who courageously went to the voting polls for the presidential elections confirmed their desire to live in a country on the path to completion of […]
Read moreMidEast: Mogherini urges reinstatement of ceasefire. Civilian attacks unacceptable
With the situation worsening dramatically with the passing of every hour, Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini today renewed her appeal for a stop to the armed confrontation between Israel and Gaza. “For days now we have been witness to indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas. Hamas’ threat to the security of Israel with its continuous […]
Read moreBalkans: Mogherini, EU integration an investment policy
The Western Balkans European Union integration will be one of the priorities of the Italian Presidency, as Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini asserted in her address for the opening of the Western Balkans Integration Forum that began today in Dubrovnik Croatia. “This is a perfect occasion on which to confirm Italy’s deep commitment to […]
Read moreMidEast: Mogherini condemns rocket strikes on Israel, calls for halt to attacks against civilians
Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini expressed deep concern for the worsening situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip. “The repeated rocket strikes on Israel warrant the firmest possible condemnation; all attacks on civilian areas must stop immediately”, the minister asserted. “It is of utmost importance to avoid triggering an irreversible spiral that could potentially […]
Read moreLibya: foreign technicians abducted with Marco Vallisa are freed
The two foreign technicians, Petar Matic and Emilio Gafuri, abducted on Saturday in Libya along with Italian national Marco Vallisa have been freed and are expected at Piacentini headquarters in Zuawa. The Italian foreign ministry and other State bodies continue efforts to bring the situation regarding the Italian national to a positive conclusion.
Read moreSomalia: Mogherini condemns attacks
Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini condemned this morning’s attacks on the parliament building in Mogadishu. “Once again terrorist attacks are being used by those seeking to destabilise and weaken Somalia”, Mogherini said. “I wish to extend my own and the Italian government’s solidarity with the Somali authorities and the families of the victims”, she […]
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