Farnesina: Stability law allows doctors to volunteer for Ebola fight
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation continues to be committed to responding to humanitarian emergencies around the world and to sustaining non-governmental organisations’ efforts to combat hunger, disease and poverty. To facilitate the indispensable work of cooperation volunteers, the Ministry will encourage the rapid application of a Stability Law provision authorizing requests for […]
Read moreFarnesina: in legge stabilità via libera a medici volontari per Ebola
Il Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale continua nel suo impegno a rispondere alle emergenze umanitarie nel mondo e a sostenere gli sforzi delle organizzazioni non governative per combattere fame, malattie e povertà. Per agevolare l’essenziale opera dei volontari e cooperanti, il Ministero degli affari esteri e della cooperazione internazionale favorirà la rapida applicazione […]
Read moreUpcoming holidays: Advice for Italians going abroad
The increase in “hot spots” and episodes of terrorism in various parts of the world creates a growing threat to the personal safety of Italian nationals going abroad, especially to celebrate the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Farnesina urges all Italian nationals planning a trip to check the www.viaggiaresicuri.it website for advisories and/or […]
Read moreGentiloni hails adoption of resolution on death penalty moratorium by UN General Assembly
“The UN General Assembly’s adoption today of its fifth resolution on a universal moratorium on the death penalty rewards the efforts of both Italy and its international partners”, affirmed Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni. “The number of votes in favour of the universal death penalty moratorium – 117 as compared with […]
Read moreGentiloni: Soddisfazione per l’adozione della Risoluzione sulla moratoria della pena di morte all’Assemblea Generale dell’ONU
“Il risultato raggiunto oggi all’Assemblea Generale dell’ONU con l’adozione della quinta Risoluzione delle Nazioni Unite per una moratoria universale della pena di morte, corona l’impegno dell’Italia e dei partner internazionali”, ha dichiarato il Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Paolo Gentiloni. “Il numero di voti a favore della moratoria universale della pena di […]
Read moreGentiloni receives phone call from Secretary of State Kerry
Secretary of State John Kerry telephoned Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni this morning to update him on the intense diplomatic efforts he has been pursuing in the context of the Middle East peace process. Minister Gentiloni confirmed Italy’s full support for the ongoing American initiative and reiterated Italy’s stance in favour […]
Read moreCase of Giulietto Chiesa: Secretary General Valensise summons Estonian ambassador
Secretary General of the Farnesina Michele Valensise summoned Estonian ambassador to Italy Celia Kunigas this evening for immediate clarification regarding the arrest of journalist and former parliament member Giulietto Chiesa this afternoon in Tallin. Valensise expresses dismay and concern for the Estonian authorities’ action and the manner in which it was carried out. Chiesa, who […]
Read moreGentiloni meets Mexican Foreign Minister José Antonio Meade Kuribreña to discuss commercial cooperation, political dialogue and human rights
In the margins of the closing session of the Italy-Latin America Forum on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (PYMES), the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, met the Mexican Foreign Minister, José Antonio Meade Kuribreña, at Villa Madama. The two foreign ministers reviewed the excellent relations between the two countries. Their discussion focused […]
Read moreAnother major success for “System Italy” in the competitive market of the United Arab Emirates
“The award of the contract worth 1.7 billion euro by the Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operation (ADCO) to Italy’s MaireTecnimont is a significant achievement highlighting the excellence of the Italian oil and gas industry”, said the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni. The contract concerns the 3rd development stage of […]
Read moreSottosegretario Giro visita in carcere Chico Forti
Il Sottosegretario Mario Giro, accompagnato dal Console Generale d’Italia a Miami, Adolfo Barattolo, si è recato oggi presso il Dade Correctional Institution per visitare il connazionale Enrico “Chico” Forti, arrestato in Florida nel 1998, condannato all’ergastolo e sempre dichiaratosi innocente. Il Sottosegretario ha aggiornato Forti circa il passo compiuto dal Ministro Gentiloni con il Segretario […]
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