Philippines typhoon: Bonino–Reyes speak by telephone – Press Release
Minister Emma Bonino spoke by telephone today with Ambassador of the Philippines in Italy Virgilio Reyes, to whom she conveyed the condolences of the Italian government and people for the victims of the recent typhoon. The minister also outlined the ways in which the aid announced by our country will be distributed, and informed him […]
Read more11 – 12 November, Under-Secretary Giro in Venezuela
Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mario Giro began an official visit to Venezuela shortly after the visit to Italy by President of the Republic Nicolás Maduro and Italian foreign minister Emma Bonino’s very cordial meeting in Rome with her Venezuelan counterpart Elías Jaua.The under-secretary is scheduled to meet with: Foreign Minister Elìas Jaua, Deputy Foreign Minister […]
Read moreL’Italia ammessa come Osservatore nell’Alleanza del Pacifico
The government of the Republic of Colombia, duty president of the Pacific Alliance, announced that Italy’s request for Observer status had been accepted. Our country’s candidacy was submitted by Minister Bonino to her Colombian colleague María Ángela Holguín and strongly supported by Under-Secretary Giro on his latest mission to Mexico and Per. The Pacific Alliance […]
Read moreUnesco: Giro a 37sima Conferenza Generale “Italia resta tra i maggiori sostenitori”
In his address today to the 37th UNESCO General Conference in Paris, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Mario Giro reiterated the central role of culture as an instrument of peace and economic growth in crisis response situations. “I’d like to congratulate you on the reform effort undertaken by the Director General”, commented the Secretary […]
Read moreRepubblica Centrafricana: SS Giro, soddisfazione e sostegno alla firma del Patto repubblicano, negoziato a Roma
Secretary of State Mario Giro has welcomed the signing of the pact paving the way to a resolution of the conflict in the Central African Republic. The Pact, signed today, 7 November 2013, was negotiated in Rome in September, with the mediation of the Community of sant’Egidio. The Central African Republic delegation was received on […]
Read moreImmigration: Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Working Group with Bonino and Alfano – Joint press release
Foreign Minister Emma Bonino and the Deputy Premier and Minister for Home Affairs, Angelino Alfano, co-chaired a meeting of the Foreign Affairs-Home Affairs Working Group at the Farnesina today, 7 November 2013. Discussion focused on the many aspects of migration and the development of a strategy to prevent the recurrence of tragedies like the one […]
Read moreWorkshop “Energia elettrica e reti di trasmissione come fattore di sviluppo sostenibile e integrazione dell’America Latina”
“Electricity and transmission grids as factors for sustainable development and integration in Latin America” was the subject of a workshop organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian-Latin American Institute (IILA) which took place today at the Farnesina. Under-Secretary Mario Giro’s opening speech was followed by addresses by IILA Secretary General Ambassador Giorgio […]
Read moreElections in Kosovo
The orderly and peaceful conduct of the local elections of 3 November 2013 in most of Kosovo is a highly important result. Contributing factors were the Kosovar authorities’ careful management of voting procedures, the sense of responsibility of the Serbian authorities, and the commitment of the various elements of international community involved. As Foreign Minister […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Dassù visits Budapest for CEI Ministerial
Deputy Foreign Minister Marta Dassù is in Budapest today for a meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Central European Initiative (CEI) organised by its Hungarian duty president at Gödöllő Castle. Deputy Minister Dassù will hold bilateral meetings in the margins with, among others, Hungarian Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi and Albanian Foreign Minister Ditmir Bushati, to […]
Read moreMinister Bonino meets with United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Executive Director Jan Mattsson
Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino met today in Rome with United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Executive Director Jan Mattsson, with whom she discussed Italy’s intention to pursue collaboration with UNOPS, taking the opportunity to request an update on programmes under way. Bonino also expressed her appreciation for the high quality and sustainability […]
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