Scalise and Gallo freed: Bonino overjoyed and satisfied
“I am overjoyed and satisfied at the news that Francesco Scalise and Luciano Gallo have been freed”, responded Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino upon learning of the liberation of the two Italian technicians abducted in Libya in January. The operation was the fruit of a joint effort by the Libyan and Italian authorities and […]
Read moreRepubblica centrafricana: in partenza volo umanitario della Cooperazione
In response to the dramatic humanitarian crisis under way in the Central African Republic, the Italian Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dispatched a cargo plane loaded with emergency aid items. The intervention aims to reduce the risk of the spread among the refugees of malaria and diseases associated poor hygienic condition. The […]
Read moreItaly-Egypt: Bonino-Fahmy meeting, regional crises and transition
Regional crises and the status of the Egyptian transition with all its challenges were the main topics Minister Emma Bonino discussed in a meeting in Rome today with her Egyptian counterpart Nabil Fahmy. In an exchange of views on regional questions, the two ministers confronted the Syrian crisis, the Middle East peace process and the […]
Read moreMarines: Bonino resolute in European and international forums for favourable and rapid solution
“After today’s ruling by the Supreme Court setting a deadline of 7 days for the judges formulation of a final charge against Marine sharpshooters Latorre and Girone, the government will resolutely continue to pursue a favourable and rapid solution to the case”, commented Minister Bonino on the news from New Delhi. “The determination with which […]
Read moreGiro in Brasile: “Paese imprescindibile per l’Italia, perno per la regione sud americana”
Under-Secretary Mario Giro began a wide-ranging official mission to Brazil today. His agenda includes meetings with local Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo administrators engaged in revitalising those metropolises, and meetings with Italian business persons and representatives of the Italian community. The Under-Secretary will discuss a framework agreement with the Brazilian Communications Minister on collaboration […]
Read moreItaly-Turkey: Dassù meets Minister for European Affairs
Deputy Minister Marta Dassù met the Turkish Minister for European Affairs, Mevlut Cavusolgu, in Rome today (29 January 2014) during President Gül’s visit. The meeting was an opportunity to review key bilateral issues, the challenges related to the Eastern Partnership and the state of EU-Turkish relations. In thanking Italy for its constant support for Ankara’s […]
Read moreItaly-Romania: Bonino-Corlatean meeting
One month before the meeting between the Italian and Romanian prime ministers on 28 February 2014, Minister Bonino and her colleague Titus Corlatean met today to review bilateral relations and issues currently high on the international agenda. The two ministers reiterated the importance of the strategic partnership and the excellent economic links between their two […]
Read moreFarnesina: Pistelli in Etiopia, Italia protagonista in Africa
The African Union (AU), Somalia and cooperation with Ethiopia were the focus of Deputy Foreign Minister Lapo Pistelli’s two-day visit to Addis Ababa. This was his 3rd visit since last year, as testimony to the Italian Government’s renewed interest in the African continent. Pistelli represented Italy at the 24th ordinary session of the African Union’s […]
Read moreIstituto di Cultura Bruxelles: precisazioni a seguito di notizie di stampa
With regard to reports in the press about the “removal” of the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Brussels, Federiga Bindi, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed that the Director’s term in office would have expired in due course on March 9. It further noted that the relationship of trust with the […]
Read moreSan Marino: Bonino meets Valentini
Foreign Minister Emma Bonino met the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of San Marino, Pasquale Valentini, at the Farnesina today, 27 January 2014. They discussed key bilateral issues, with Minister Bonino welcoming the steps made by San Marino to come fully into line with international standards of transparency in taxation and financial matters. Minister […]
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