San Salvador, Under-Secretary Giro attends closing ceremony for Italian security support programme in Central America
Under-Secretary Giro attended the ceremony for the closing of an Italian programme of support for a regional security strategy for emergency response to organised crime. “Italy offered Central America its experience in fighting organised crime. The battle is a global one that is confronted through investigation, confiscation and greater regional integration”, the Under-Secretary stated. Availing […]
Read moreGroup of Reflection on the Future of Europe: Minister Emma Bonino in Budapest to meet with Hungarian colleague Janos Martonyi
Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino is in Budapest today for a meeting with her Hungarian colleague Janos Martonyi, dedicated to an exchange of views on the work of the Group of Reflection on the Future of Europe – on the eve of the 19 July meeting in Palma de Majorca – with a view […]
Read moreArchi meets with Indonesian Minister for Tourism Pangestu
Deputy Foreign Minister Bruno Archi met today in Rome with the Indonesian Minister for Tourism, Mrs. Mari Elka Pangestu, who is also Commissioner General for Indonesia’s participation in the 2015 Milan EXPO. Their friendly discussions touched on prospects for Indonesia’s involvement in the EXPO, as well as areas of common interest in enhancing the promotion […]
Read moreUnder-Secretary Giro meets with Deputy Foreign Minister of Salvador Castaneda Magana
“Special relationship between Italy and El Salvador, working to ensure the social inclusion and security of Central Americans”. An invitation to President Funes to the Italy-Latin American and Caribbean Conference in December. Under-Secretary of State Mario Giro met with Deputy Foreign Minister of El Salvador Castaneda Magana to review Italy’s special relationship with that country; […]
Read moreEXPO 2015: Deputy Minister Marta Dassù in Tokyo
On the second leg of her Asia mission, Deputy Foreign Minister Marta Dassù presided in Tokyo, along Japan’s Deputy Minister for the Economy, Masaaki Taira, at the ceremony for the signing of the contract for the participation of Japan in the 2015 Milan EXPO. Japan is an especially important partner as a result of its […]
Read moreClarification from Foreign Ministry on some press interpretations of the expulsion of Alma Shalabayeva and her daughter Alua
With regard to several interpretations that appeared in today’s press on the expulsion of Alma Shalabayeva and her daughter Alua: a) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no authority in matters concerning the expulsion of foreigners from Italy, nor does it have legal access to data regarding foreign citizens who have been granted political refugee […]
Read moreEgypt: Tensions and violence in the streets heighten concern – crucial and urgent a return to democratic dialogue”, says Bonino
“The persistence of tensions and violence in the streets of Egypt heightens our concern with every day that passes. A return to democratic dialogue is more crucial and urgent than ever before for launching an inclusive transition. But this will not happen as long as the extraordinary measures last and fundamental freedoms are not guaranteed […]
Read moreAttracting foreign investments: “Destination Italy a decided leap in quality for economic diplomacy”, says Bonino
The initiative destination Italy, launched today by the Prime Minister, is a decided leap in quality for economic diplomacy”, stated Foreign Minister Emma Bonino. “The objective, in which I will be directly engaged in close connection with Minister Zanonato”, the minister continued, “is to make Italy an attractive country for major international investors. It is […]
Read moreArchi meets with Russian counterpart Ryabkov on G8 / G20 concerns and disarmament
On the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Deputy Foreign Minister Bruno Archi held a long and cordial meeting in Moscow with Russian Deputy Minister Sergey Ryabkov on the multilateral concerns of the G8/G20 and issues regarding disarmament. With regard to the former, the Deputy Ministers exchanged national viewpoints on multilateral G8 topics after the recent […]
Read morePanel for International Italy meets at the Farnesina
Chaired by Foreign Minister Emma Bonino and the Minister for Economic Development, Flavio Zanonato, the Panel for International Italy met today, 10 July, at the Foreign Ministry in Rome. One of Panel’s primary goals is to up-date and enhance the promotional plan for 2013 and, in the run-up to 2014, boost the programme of missions […]
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