UNGA75 – The Seats of the United Nations in Italy
Italy hosts some important UN headquarters, such as the UN Global Service Centre and the UNHRD in Brindisi, visited by Secretary General Antonio Guterres last December on the 25th anniversary of the Base. Rome hosts three UN Agencies that contitute the agro-food hub of the UN: FAO, IFAD and WFP Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, […]
Read moreDel Re chairs the second Humanitarian Aid Coordination Meeting in Lebanon
Vice Minister Emanuela Del Re chaired the second session of the Coordination Table for Humanitarian Aid and Reconstruction in Lebanon, which was attended by representatives of the Presidency of the Council, ministries, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), local government bodies and the private sector. The Ambassador of Lebanon in Italy, Mira Daher, attended part of the […]
Read moreAmbassador Belloni opens diplomatic documents archive committee
Today the Secretary General, Amb. Elisabetta Belloni, opened at the Foreign Ministry the first meeting of the new Scientific Committee for the publication of Italian diplomatic documents. The Committee, chaired by Prof. Francesco Lefebvre D’Ovidio, will be responsible over the next five years for the publication of the volumes containing the most important historical-diplomatic documents […]
Read moreThe role of Italy in the United Nations
Since joining the UN in 1955, Italy has contributed to the achievement of the objectives of the UN Charter, from the maintenance of international peace and security, to the promotion and defence of human rights and sustainable development.
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 16th September: latest news from the world
ISRAEL – Italian-Israeli Industrial Announcement Within the framework of the Industrial, Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement between Italy and Israel, the General Directorate for the Promotion of the Country System of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Israeli Innovation Authority have published a call for proposals for collect and […]
Read moreThe 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly gets underway
The 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly opens today. In a week’s time, world leaders will meet – for the first time virtually – to discuss the most important current international issues, starting with the COVID19 emergency. Follow us on the MAECI social channels and on the website for updates and insights.
Read moreTelephone conversation between Minister Luigi Di Maio and Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, today had a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
Read moreMinister Di Maio participates by videoconference in VicenzaOro
Minister Di Maio participates by videoconference in VicenzaOro.
Read moreTerrorism; VM Sereni, it is reorganising in silence
“The fight against terrorism represents a commitment of the utmost importance to counter a very dangerous and constantly evolving global threat”. This was stated by Vice Minister Marina Sereni speaking on video at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Conference “Effective Partnerships Against Terrorism and Violent Extremism and Radicalisation that lead to […]
Read moreVice Minister Del Re presides over VTC on the situation in Mali
Vice Minister Emanuela Del Re chaired an informal videoconference on the situation in Mali, which was attended by representatives from France, Germany, Spain, the EU, and the Sahel Alliance. The meeting was a useful opportunity to meet, also in view of the next meeting of the small group of the Coalition for the Sahel and […]
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