Marines: Bonino, speechless and indignant at news from Nuova Delhi on judiciary procedure
“Some of the announcements from New Delhi today on judiciary procedure in the case of our navy servicemen have left me speechless and indignant”, asserted Minister Bonino. “The eventual request for application of the SUA Act as a basis for the charges against the marines, if this should be confirmed”, stated the head of Italian […]
Read moreScalise and Gallo freed: Bonino overjoyed and satisfied
“I am overjoyed and satisfied at the news that Francesco Scalise and Luciano Gallo have been freed”, responded Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino upon learning of the liberation of the two Italian technicians abducted in Libya in January. The operation was the fruit of a joint effort by the Libyan and Italian authorities and […]
Read moreRepubblica centrafricana: in partenza volo umanitario della Cooperazione
Per rispondere alla drammatica crisi umanitaria in corso in Repubblica Centrafricana, la Cooperazione Italiana allo Sviluppo del Ministero degli Affari Esteri invierà il prossimo 9 febbraio un aereo cargo contenente aiuti di emergenza. L’intervento realizzato dalla Cooperazione Italiana con INTERSOS mira a ridurre il rischio di diffusione tra gli sfollati della malaria e malattie connesse […]
Read moreRepubblica centrafricana: in partenza volo umanitario della Cooperazione
In response to the dramatic humanitarian crisis under way in the Central African Republic, the Italian Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dispatched a cargo plane loaded with emergency aid items. The intervention aims to reduce the risk of the spread among the refugees of malaria and diseases associated poor hygienic condition. The […]
Read moreItaly-Egypt: Bonino-Fahmy meeting, regional crises and transition
Regional crises and the status of the Egyptian transition with all its challenges were the main topics Minister Emma Bonino discussed in a meeting in Rome today with her Egyptian counterpart Nabil Fahmy. In an exchange of views on regional questions, the two ministers confronted the Syrian crisis, the Middle East peace process and the […]
Read moreMarines: Bonino resolute in European and international forums for favourable and rapid solution
“After today’s ruling by the Supreme Court setting a deadline of 7 days for the judges formulation of a final charge against Marine sharpshooters Latorre and Girone, the government will resolutely continue to pursue a favourable and rapid solution to the case”, commented Minister Bonino on the news from New Delhi. “The determination with which […]
Read moreGiro in Brasile: “Paese imprescindibile per l’Italia, perno per la regione sud americana”
Il Sottosegretario Mario Giro inizia oggi la visita in Brasile con un’agenda ufficiale ad ampio raggio, dall’incontro con gli amministratori locali di Rio de Janeiro e San Paolo, impegnati nella trasformazione delle metropoli, agli incontri con gli imprenditori italiani, rappresentanti delle aziende e la comunità italiana. Il Sottosegretario scambierà con il Ministro delle Comunicazioni brasiliano […]
Read moreGiro in Brasile: “Paese imprescindibile per l’Italia, perno per la regione sud americana”
Under-Secretary Mario Giro began a wide-ranging official mission to Brazil today. His agenda includes meetings with local Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo administrators engaged in revitalising those metropolises, and meetings with Italian business persons and representatives of the Italian community. The Under-Secretary will discuss a framework agreement with the Brazilian Communications Minister on collaboration […]
Read moreItaly-Turkey: Dassù meets Minister for European Affairs
Deputy Minister Marta Dassù met the Turkish Minister for European Affairs, Mevlut Cavusolgu, in Rome today (29 January 2014) during President Gül’s visit. The meeting was an opportunity to review key bilateral issues, the challenges related to the Eastern Partnership and the state of EU-Turkish relations. In thanking Italy for its constant support for Ankara’s […]
Read moreItaly-Romania: Bonino-Corlatean meeting
One month before the meeting between the Italian and Romanian prime ministers on 28 February 2014, Minister Bonino and her colleague Titus Corlatean met today to review bilateral relations and issues currently high on the international agenda. The two ministers reiterated the importance of the strategic partnership and the excellent economic links between their two […]
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