Under-Secretary Giro: “Culture a resource for the country’s recovery. Every euro invested in the Italian Cultural Institutes generates 1.39 in private resources
Speaking in the margins of the Federculture national assembly, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mario Giro stated that “Italy is an unwitting and sometimes reluctant cultural power. We have to change. Culture is an opportunity for economic growth in terms of exports, internationalisation and foreign investments. In order to tap that potential there has to be […]
Read moreDatagate: Bonino requests clarification
Regarding the well known Datagate affair, yesterday Italy requested immediate verification from its American counterparts through the intervention of the foreign ministry, including the necessary clarification regarding this highly sensitive situation. For its part, the U.S. quickly assured that every clarification would be forthcoming both as concerns the EU and its Member States. We are […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Pistelli in Yemen
“We would like to see more tourism boosted and security strengthened in Sana’a”, was Deputy Foreign Minister Lapo Pistelli’s comment as he visited Yemen. Prospects for the speedy resumption of the Italian Cooperation’s activities, and an update on the country’s domestic situation, were the two main agenda items in meetings with President Hadi and Foreign, […]
Read moreMinister Bonino welcomes announcement of TAP project selection
Minister Bonino has welcomed the announcement that the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project has been selected to build the European section of the Southern Gas Corridor. The pipeline will carry growing quantities of Azerbaijani gas from the Caspian Sea to Europe. The Memorandum of Understanding signed by Albania on 23 May 2013 with Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina […]
Read moreThe Foreign Ministry renews its efforts against anti-personnel mines
“In spite of the current situation of the public finances, Italy has played its part in supporting the countries still suffering the consequences of the use of anti-personnel mines”. These were the words of the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lapo Pistelli, chairing a meeting of the National Committee for Humanitarian Action against Anti-Personnel Mines […]
Read moreMandela: Our thoughts are with the South African people at this painful time, says Under-Secretary Giro
Under-Secretary Mario Giro, who is responsible for Southern African issues, is following the condition of Nelson Mandela closely. “I hope that the President’s condition stabilises. My thoughts, and Italy’s, are with his family and the people of South Africa at this critical and troubled time for the moral leadership of South Africa, an example of […]
Read moreMinister Bonino meets the President of the African Union, Zuma at the MFA
Foreign Minister Emma Bonino met the President of the African Union (AU), the South African Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, at the Foreign Ministry today, 26 June. The meeting reflects Italy’s policy of strengthening dialogue with Africa and with the African Union. Women and young people in African societies The need to increase women’s role in Africa societies […]
Read moreBonino sees Malki – full support for Middle East Peace Process
Recent developments in the United States initiative to revitalise the Peace Process, Italian support for the Palestinian institution-building process, and bilateral relations. Those were the topics discussed at Foreign Minister Emma Bonino’s meeting at the Farnesina with her Palestinian colleague, Malki, today, 26 June. Minister Bonino observed that Prime Minister Letta’s forthcoming visit to the […]
Read moreMinister Emma Bonino expresses her condolences over the death of Senator Emilio Colombo
“Emilio Colombo was a lucid and intelligent voice in Italian Europeanism. I am saddened by his passing and wish to express my sincere sympathy to his family at this sad time”. This was Foreign Minister Emma Bonino’s statement, from Jordan, on hearing the news of Senator Colombo’s death. The Minister is in Jordan for bilateral […]
Read moreUnder-Secretary Giro: Congratulations for designation of Villa Medici and Etna as UNESCO World Heritage sites
Under-Secretary Mario Giro, who holds the remit for cultural promotion, extended his congratulations to the Medici Villa and Gardens and Etna for having been designated UNESCO World Heritage sites. “With the largest number of UNESCO sites, 49, its 3,400 museums and 2,100 archaeological parks and areas make Italy a major cultural power, and in addition […]
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