Address by the Hon. Minister at the Rome Conference on Anti-Semitism
Farnesina, 29 January 2018 (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered) Secretary General Greminger, Director Gisladottir, President Di Segni, President Lauder, President Kantor, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for being here and welcome to Rome! Let me address a heartfelt welcome to the Ministers, the Deputy Ministers and the Ambassadors of the […]
Read moreMinister Alfano’s address to the OSCE Permanent Council
(Check against delivery) Mister Secretary General, Ladies and Gentlemen, Permanent Representatives, I am very pleased to address the OSCE Permanent Council today to present the programme of the Italian Chairmanship in 2018. I wish to convey my gratitude to the Austrian Chairmanship – Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and my colleague Karin Kneissl – for the excellent […]
Read moreSpeech by the Hon. Minister at the event celebrating the Eight Hundredth Anniversary of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land
Excellencies, distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish to welcome you all to the Farnesina on the occasion of these special celebrations of the eight hundredth anniversary of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land. In particular I wish to thank our foreign guests and all those who have contributed to organizing this two-day event […]
Read moreSpeech by the Hon. Minister at the Antonianum Pontifical University on the issue: “From Saint Francis to Pope Francis: the prophecy of a reconciled world”
Illustrious Rector, Eminences, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be here with you at the beginning of this two-day conference held in Rome and in Assisi, celebrating the eight hundredth anniversary of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land. In particular, I would like to thank all those who have contributed to the […]
Read moreAddress by the Hon. Minister at the Presentation of the 2nd Prometeia Report on economic diplomacy
Address by the Hon. Minister at the Presentation of the 2nd Prometeia Report on economic diplomacy Kind guests, Distinguished Ambassadors, Dear business friends, Allow me to greet and thank Prof Angelo Tantazzi, President of Prometeia, who edited the second Report on our economic diplomacy. From the very beginning of my term at the Foreign Ministry, I […]
Read moreAddress by the Hon. Minister at the 8th Italy-Latin America and Caribbean Conference
Dear Colleagues, Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Undersecretaries, Honourable Members of Parliament, Your Excellencies the Ambassadors and Representatives of International Organisations, Dear Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honour for me to open the Eighth Italy-Latin America and Caribbean Conference. Allow me to extend to all of you a warm welcome to Rome and […]
Read moreClosing remarks by the Honourable Minister at the Rome Med Dialogues
Former President of the Republic, Giorgio Napolitano Prime Minister Gentiloni, Ministerial Colleagues, Honourable Members of Parliament and Senators, Ladies and Gentlemen, These past three days have been very busy. Our time together has flown by, and we are already at the final stage of the 3rd edition of Med Dialogues. I would like to remind everyone that […]
Read moreSpeech by the Hon. Minister at the 10th Italian-Turkish Forum
Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Prof. Fabrizio Saccomanni, Ladies and Gentlemen, Today we are celebrating a historical date: the 10th anniversary of the Italian-Turkish Forum. A decade in which our governments, our enterprises and our civil societies have harmoniously worked together to expand and deepen the friendship between Italy and Turkey. I am proud to be able […]
Read moreSecurity challenges in the Mediterranean
“It is now my pleasure to deliver Italy’s national statement. The focus of today’s Security Council meeting is on an issue of worldwide implications. The Mediterranean is a small sea, almost the size of a large lake when seen on a map. However, it is where much of our global security is at stake. It […]
Read moreSpeech by the Hon. Minister at the celebration of the Second Week of Italian Cuisine in the World – Villa Madama, 10 November 2017
Deputy Minister Olivero, Undersecretary Bianchi, President Scannavini, (President ICE-Agency) President Scordamaglia, (President of Federalimentare) Professor Miravalle, (Univ. degli Studi di Milano) Ms Cristina Bowerman, (President of the Association of Italian Ambassadors of Taste) Your Excellencies the Ambassadors, Ladies and Gentlemen, Allow me to address you a warm welcome to Villa Madama and to thank […]
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