Central African Republic: Cooperation dispatches humanitarian aid
A flight will be dispatched tomorrow from the Orio al Serio Airport (Bergamo) to the Central African Republic by the Italian Cooperation, carrying aid to the population severely affected by the crisis under way. Responding to an appeal by Italian volunteer associations, the Directorate General for Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will […]
Read moreSuspension of Ambassador Bosio
Following confirmation by the Philippines authorities that Ambassador to Turkmenistan Daniele Bosio was being held for questioning, in compliance with the provisions of law the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today suspended the ambassador from service.
Read moreMiddle East: Mogherini, serious concern for the latest developments in the Peace Process
Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini expressed deep concern over the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. The Italian government expressed the hope that the leadership of both countries would return to the table and refrain from further initiatives that could hinder dialogue. Italy continues to wholeheartedly support the American mediation and that the […]
Read moreLondon 11 Statement on Presidential elections in Syria (original version)
Joint Statement by the “London 11” Core Group of the Friends of the Syrian People on Presidential Elections in Syria: The core group of the Friends of the Syrian People – including Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States – continues to […]
Read moreVenezuela: Giro, proteggere collettività italiana priorità Governo; favorire dialogo tra governo e opposizione
Il Sottosegretario Mario Giro sarà oggi a Caracas per preparare la commissione bi-nazionale Italia-Venezuela. Durante la visita incontrerà la collettività italiana per acquisire maggiori informazioni sul quadro di sicurezza e avrà colloqui con autorità e forze politiche venezuelane per sostenere l’azione di dialogo portata avanti nel quadro dell’UNASUR. “Siamo preoccupati per il disordine e la […]
Read moreVenezuela: Giro, proteggere collettività italiana priorità Governo; favorire dialogo tra governo e opposizione
Under-Secretary Mario Giro will be in Caracas today, 3 April 2014, to prepare the meeting of the Italy-Venezuela bi-national committee. He will meet members of the Italian community to gain more information on the security situation. The Under-Secretary will also have talks with Venezuela’s authorities and political forces to support the dialogue being taken forward […]
Read moreLeague of Arab States: Minister Mogherini meets with Amb. Youssef Hitti
The new ambassador to Rome of the League of Arab States, Nassif Youssef Hitti, presented his Letter of Credence to Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini today at the foreign ministry in Rome. At the end of a brief ceremony, the foreign minister and Ambassador Nassif Youssef Hitti had an exchange of views on principal […]
Read moreThe Italian Cooperation at EXPO Milano 2015
The Role of the Italian Cooperation at the 2015 Milan EXPO: priority concerns, messages and initial ideas for activities to be carried out within the framework of the event, were the topics addressed today at the foreign ministry in Rome. Deputy Minister Lapo Pistelli participated in the meeting along with UN EXPO Commissioner Rojas Briales […]
Read moreItalian Cooperation passes OECD peer review
“If it is true that exams are never-ending, it is always a pleasure to pass one”. This was the reaction of Deputy Foreign Minister Lapo Pistelli at the conclusion of a peer review of the Italian Development Cooperation by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC). The reviewers expressed great appreciation for the changes set in […]
Read moreCentral African Republic: Under-Secretary Giro meets with “three saints of Bangui”
The three religious leaders of the Central African Republic — Protestant Reverend Nicolas Guerekoyame-Gbangou, Monsignor s, Archbishop of Bangui, and the Imam Omar Kobine Layama — were received by Under-Secretary Giro on the express instruction of Minister Mogherini to show Italy’s solidarity and support for the efforts they are making toward reconciliation in their country. […]
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