Panama Canal: Minister Bonino speaks with Spanish colleague and Vice President Tajani
Within the context of the Italian government’s efforts to protect the interests of Italian firms participating in international consortium for the widening of the Panama Canal, Minister Bonino met with her Spanish counterpart Garcia-Margallo, with whom she discussed possible common initiatives for resolving the dispute between the consortium of European firms and the Panamanian authorities. […]
Read moreThe main themes of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels
The Southern Neighbourhood (particularly Syria and Egypt), Middle East peace process, Afghanistan, Iran, preparations for the EU-Russia summit, the Central African Republic and South Sudan will make up the agenda of the EU foreign ministers at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting (FAC) to be held in Brussels tomorrow. The ministers will discuss the political and […]
Read moreLa Ministro Bonino incontra il Ministro degli esteri della Repubblica di Lituania Linkevicius
La Ministro degli Affari Esteri Emma Bonino ha incontrato oggi alla Farnesina il Ministro degli Esteri lituano, Linas Linkevicius. Al centro dei colloqui, gli affari europei, anche nella prospettiva della Presidenza italiana del Consiglio dell’Unione Europea nella seconda metà del 2014. I due Ministri hanno preso in esame le priorità della Presidenza italiana, nonché le […]
Read moreComunicato stampa OPAC: DG announces Italian port for transloading Syrian chemicals
(Versione originale) The OPCW Director-General, Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü, confirmed today that the Italian Government has agreed to allow the port of Gioia Tauro for priority chemicals brought from Syria by cargo vessels to be trans-loaded onto a U.S. ship, the MV Cape Ray. The port is located on the Mediterranean coast of southern Italy and […]
Read moreDassù announces reorganisation of diplomatic-consular network. Consulates opening in Ho Chi Minh City and Chongqing
New Italian consulates are opening in Ho Chi Minh City, the economic capital of Vietnam, and Chongqing, a Chinese municipality with over 30 million inhabitants. The accreditation of Italy’s new Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Carlotta Colli, was formalised on 15 January and the new consulate is scheduled to open in March 2014. […]
Read moreIsrael: Minister Bonino’s condolences on the death of Ariel Sharon
Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino expressed her condolences on the death of Ariel Sharon to his family and to the people of Israel, citing the indomitable spirit with which he dedicated his life to the security of the State of Israel, an objective with which Italy fully agrees and has strived to safeguard on […]
Read moreMedio Oriente:disappunto e preoccupazione per decisione israeliana di costruire nuovi insediamenti in Territori Occupati
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep disappointment and concern over the Israeli government’s decision to go ahead with the construction of new housing in the Occupied Territories. In accordance with the European Union’s stance on the illegality of expansion of the settlements, in keeping with international law, the foreign ministry underscored that the Israeli […]
Read moreIraq: Bonino, Italy’s solidarity for security crisis in Anbar
“I wish to express Italy’s solidarity with the Iraqi government, presently engaged in managing a security crisis that involves, first and foremost, its citizens”, stated Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino, commenting on the outcropping of violence in the Province of Anbar fuelled by Al Qaeda-affiliated militia groups. “We support the process of reconstruction within […]
Read moreAttentato a Beirut: dichiarazioni Ministro Bonino
“Yesterday’s bombing in the southern outskirts of Beirut, the latest in the recent series of attacks in Lebanon, is clear evidence of the gradual spread of the Syrian crisis. These are vicious and cruel acts that result, like yesterday’s, in countless innocent victims, to whom my heart goes out. The Italian government intends to pursue […]
Read moreVolgograd attack: Minister Bonino’s reaction
Minister Bonino expressed deep concern and extended her solidarity to the Russian authorities in response to yesterday’s attack in Volograd that killed numerous innocent persons waiting to reach their loved ones for the new year’s holiday. “My thoughts go out to the families of those who have so tragically suffered this terrorist act. We must […]
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