Ukraine: stop violence, resume dialogue, says Bonino
“I am obviously concerned about what is happening in Ukraine, and am in constant contact with our ambassador, who is in dialogue with government authorities and members of the opposition movements. It is indispensable that all the parties concerned abstain from violence and seek to rapidly resume the contacts that will ensure the country a […]
Read moreDolphin hunt: Amb. Of Italy in Tokyo conveys Italy’s concern to Japanese Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
In the spirit of the deep friendship that unites Italy and Japan, Italian Ambassador in Tokyo Domenico Giorgi met with Japanese Minister for Agriculture , Forestry and Fishing Yoshimasa Hayashi on January 21st, to convey the concern of the Italian people regarding the tradition of dolphin hunting in Taiji. He added the hope that, on the […]
Read moreSouth Sudan: Bonino, agreement on ceasefire a first crucial step
The South Sudanese government and the opposition signed an agreement on a ceasefire in Addis Ababa this evening thanks to the mediation of the intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD), the regional organisation that unites the countries of the Horn of Africa. Present at the signing, among others, was our ambassador in Addis Ababa Renzo Rosso, […]
Read moreSomalia: Bonino hails formation of new government
The Somali parliament voted its confidence today in the government of Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed. Minister for Foreign Affairs of Italy Emma Bonino expressed her “satisfaction” with the formation of the new government, stressing the importance of giving new impetus to a Somalia’s stabilisation process. “The president and prime minister must now work together […]
Read moreThe Italian Cooperation contributes to humanitarian efforts in Central African Republic
Italy will contribute 2 million euro to humanitarian efforts in the Central African Republic, according to an announcement at the donors conference convened yesterday in Brussels by European Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs Kristalina Georgieva and head of the Coordination Office for Humanitarian Questions of the UNOCHA Valerie Amos The Italian Cooperation will immediately activate a […]
Read moreWeapons of Mass Destruction-Free area in the Middle East: Dassù-Laajava meeting
Deputy Minister Marta Dassù met today at the foreign ministry in Rome with Finnish Under-Secretary of State Jaakko Laajava, appointed to facilitate the convening of a conference on the establishment of a weapons of mass destruction-free area in the Middle East. The topics of discussion included the latest development in the consultations conducted by facilitator […]
Read morePanama Canal: Minister Bonino speaks with Spanish colleague and Vice President Tajani
Within the context of the Italian government’s efforts to protect the interests of Italian firms participating in international consortium for the widening of the Panama Canal, Minister Bonino met with her Spanish counterpart Garcia-Margallo, with whom she discussed possible common initiatives for resolving the dispute between the consortium of European firms and the Panamanian authorities. […]
Read moreThe main themes of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels
The Southern Neighbourhood (particularly Syria and Egypt), Middle East peace process, Afghanistan, Iran, preparations for the EU-Russia summit, the Central African Republic and South Sudan will make up the agenda of the EU foreign ministers at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting (FAC) to be held in Brussels tomorrow. The ministers will discuss the political and […]
Read moreLa Ministro Bonino incontra il Ministro degli esteri della Repubblica di Lituania Linkevicius
La Ministro degli Affari Esteri Emma Bonino ha incontrato oggi alla Farnesina il Ministro degli Esteri lituano, Linas Linkevicius. Al centro dei colloqui, gli affari europei, anche nella prospettiva della Presidenza italiana del Consiglio dell’Unione Europea nella seconda metà del 2014. I due Ministri hanno preso in esame le priorità della Presidenza italiana, nonché le […]
Read moreComunicato stampa OPAC: DG announces Italian port for transloading Syrian chemicals
(Versione originale) The OPCW Director-General, Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü, confirmed today that the Italian Government has agreed to allow the port of Gioia Tauro for priority chemicals brought from Syria by cargo vessels to be trans-loaded onto a U.S. ship, the MV Cape Ray. The port is located on the Mediterranean coast of southern Italy and […]
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