BONINO IN THE GULF – Minister’s visit to Kuwait and Oman
An important opportunity for deeper political dialogue and economic collaboration with Italy, as well as to give new impetus to a useful exchange of ideas on the Middle East and the Gulf, especially in light of the recent crisis in Egypt and the continuing tragedy of the Syrian conflict. This is the framework Minister for […]
Read moreBonino for EAST: Europe needs a federal solution
“Europe: rediscovering federalist origins to avoid decline”, is the title of an article by Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino for the latest issue of the magazine “East-European Crossroads”, directed by Flavio Fusi. An article in which the minister analyses the limitations and virtues of a Europe that, 60 years on, “allows its inhabitants 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 moreMyanmar opens to international trade. Country presentation at ICE aimed at economic opportunities
Myanmar is open to international trade. With a view to examining all the possible economic opportunities a country presentation was organised today in Rome at the seat of the ICE Agency for the foreign promotion and internationalisation of Italian businesses. It was a perfect occasion for gaining a better understanding of development projects and international […]
Read moreMONTEVIDEO – “Made in Italy” by Ansin on display as of saturday
An exhibition of more than 35 works by Uruguayan artist Alejandro Ansin, organised by the Italian embassy and cultural institute in Montevideo, opens Saturday 6 July and runs through 4 August. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreBonino to big business: involve SMEs in foreign missions
Speaking in Rome at the conference “The new geography of Made in Italy, beyond luxury and beyond BIRCS”, Minister Emma Bonino launched an appeal to Italian big business to involve SMEs in their foreign missions. She urged them to collaborate with the foreign ministry even “when things are going well”, so as to “include” other […]
Read moreEGYPT: Italy fostering dialogue – ‘DATAGATE’: awaiting clarification, EU-US free-trade talks must go forward
Relations with Egypt and relations with the U.S. in matters of data management were the topics of a briefing by Minister Emma Bonino before the joint Parliamentary Constitutional Affairs, Foreign and Defence Commissions. Process of constitutional normalisation obligatory, respect for fundamental rights The minister explained that, in Egypt, a “significant” portion of the population considered […]
Read moreDatagate – Bonino briefs Parliament – Awaiting clarification, but EU-US talks must go forward
Italy awaits clarification on Datagate, since a relationship of trust between allies is at stake. At the same time, suspending free-trade negotiations set to being on Monday in Washington would run counter to our own interests, stated Minister Emma Bonino in a briefing on the government’s relations with the U.S. in matters of information management […]
Read moreEgypt: Bonino, Italy working to restore National dialogue
Italy is monitoring developments in Egypt with “heightened attention”, where “exceptional measures” have been introduced, and is working to facilitate “dialogue among all parties” so that those measures “last the shortest time possible”, Minister Emma Bonino stated during a briefing before the joint Parliamentary Constitutional Affairs, Foreign and Defence Commissions. Process of constitutional normalisation obligatory, […]
Read moreEGYPT: COMPLEX SITUATION THAT CALLS FOR PRUDENCE, SAYS BONINO
With regard to the situation in Egypt, Minister Emma Bonino, said it was “absolutely in flux”. Prudence, she added, is the best line to take, without falling into judgments or assessments of a situation that cannot be reduced to a tweet”.
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