Iran: Mogherini, appello madre Reyhaneh sia ascoltato anche in Iran
Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini has given an assurance of her commitment to the case of Reyhaneh Jabbari, the young Iranian condemned to death. “The appeal by Reyhaneh’s mother cannot leave us unmoved”, she said. “Italy, by tradition, is opposed to the death penalty and we have been campaigning for years in the United Nations on […]
Read moreHong Kong: Dialogue needed for agreed solution, says Farnesina
We are following events in Hong Kong very closely and hope that, in response to the peaceful demands of so many citizens, the authorities there and in mainland China show wisdom and willingness to listen. A dialogue should be opened to reach an agreed solution that responds to the legitimate aspirations of those asking for […]
Read moreUnder-Secretary Giro speaks on challenges on immigration in Agrigento
Under-Secretary Giro participated today in the second day of the conference “The society of the future. Governing immigration”, held in Agrigento and promoted by the Lower House PD group. The intention of the meeting, which falls within the framework of the “More Italy in Europe” initiative, was to examine the theme of immigration in terms […]
Read moreItalia-Giappone: Della Vedova incontra delegazione imprese nipponiche
Il Sottosegretario agli Affari Esteri, Benedetto Della Vedova, ha avuto oggi alla Farnesina un incontro con una delegazione di Keidanren, principale federazione imprenditoriale giapponese, guidata dal co-presidente per l’Europa, Yoshio Sato, e composta da oltre 20 imprenditori. Al centro del colloquio, la promozione di flussi di investimenti nei due Paesi, il rafforzamento dei rapporti commerciali, […]
Read moreItalia-Giappone: Della Vedova incontra delegazione imprese nipponiche
Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Benedetto Della Vedova met today at the Farnesina with a delegation of Keidanren, the main Japanese business federation, led by co-president for Europe Yoshio Sato and made up of more than 20 business persons. Discussions centred on promoting investments, strengthening trade relations, progress in free-trade agreement and strategic partnership negotiations between […]
Read moreUN: Minister Mogherini at Women for EXPO 2015
Minister Mogherini today closes “Feeding the Planet – Empowering women: the food and nutrition security challenge. Beijng+ 20 – Women for EXPO 2015”, an event being held in the margins of the opening of the 69th General Assembly, and moderated by newly-appointed coordinator for the UN’s “Scaling up Nutrition” movement Tom Arnold. Speakers will include […]
Read moreJoint Communique on Libya
The governments of Algeria, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and the European Union and United Nations condemn the ongoing violence, terrorism, and extremism hijacking Libya’s development and democratic process. We call on all parties to accept an immediate, comprehensive […]
Read moreJoint Communique on Libya
The governments of Algeria, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and the European Union and United Nations condemn the ongoing violence, terrorism, and extremism hijacking Libya’s development and democratic process. We call on all parties to accept an immediate, comprehensive […]
Read moreItaly-Slovakia: Della Vedova meets counterpart Peter Burian in Bratislava
Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Benedetto Della Vedova met today in Bratislava with his Slovak counterpart Peter Burian, in which they discussed the Ukraine crisis, the EU’s enlargement to the Western Balkans, the EU’s Eastern Partnership and the southern coast of the Mediterranean. The two Under-Secretaries also agreed to meet more regularly to compare notes on […]
Read moreUnder-Secretary Giro the italophone radio/TV Community in Turin
Under-Secretary Mario Giro opened the general assembly of the italophone radio/TV community in Turin this morning by outlining upcoming projects for the promotion and dissemination of the Italian language. He specifically underscored the States General of the Italian Language Days to be held in Florence in October, which will bring together industry experts and representatives […]
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