Clarification 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 […]
Read moreItaly-Iran: Meetings at the Farnesina for consultations on consular matters
“We feel it is vital to engage in dialogue with Iran on issues for concrete collaboration and today’s meeting reflects the encouraging developments arising from the election of President Rohani”. This was the comment of the Foreign Ministry’s Secretary General, Michele Valensise, as he welcomed the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Director General for Consular Affairs, Seyed […]
Read moreForeign Minister Emma Bonino meets Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Mrs. Maria Van Der Hoeven
Foreign Minister Emma Bonino’s meeting today with the Executive Director of International Energy Agency (IEA), Mrs. Maria Van Der Hoeven, was an occasion of cordial relations and concrete discussions. Mrs. Maria Van Der Hoeven was in Rome to take part in the workshop organised by the Foreign Ministry on “Energy and the Environment: synergies for […]
Read moreItaly is closely monitoring developments in the Egyptian situation, which will be the topic of tomorrow’s European meeting in Vilnius
Italy is closely monitoring developments in the Egyptian situation, which will be the topic of tomorrow’s European meeting in Vilnius. Meanwhile we are calling for the cessation of all forms of violence and the immediate launch of an inclusive political process open to the concrete participation of all the political forces. Egypt urgently needs to […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Pistelli in Geneva speaks at ECOSOC
The fundamental role of decentalised cooperation, the importance of drafting policies against social inequality, recognition of the need to involve parliaments in development processes; these were the salient features of the speech delivered by Deputy Minister Lapo Pistalli at the ECOSOC meeting in Geneva. “Democratic decentralization can be a potent instrument in fighting poverty and […]
Read moreDeputy Foreign Minister Archi visits National Museum of Italian Emigration
Deputy Foreign Minister with the remit for policies regarding Italians abroad Bruno Archi made a visit this morning to the National Museum of Italian Emigration, part of the Vittoriano museum complex in Rome. Participants in the visit included members of parliament elected in foreign jurisdictions and members of the Committee on Questions Concerning Italians Abroad […]
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