Speech 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 moreDiscorso dell’On. Ministro alla Serata di Gala in Sud Australia
(Fa fede solo il testo effettivamente pronunciato) Mr. Governor, Mr. Premier, Mr. Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Ambassador, Honorable Members of Parliament, Madam Consul, Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m delighted to be here. Adelaide is a wonderful city. And one of the most livable cities in the world! I’ve noticed, on this trip, that […]
Read moreDiscorso dell’On. Ministro in occasione dell’incontro con la Comunità italiana nel Sud Australia
(Fa fede solo il testo effettivamente pronunciato) Signor Premier, Signor Leader dell’Opposizione, Signor Ambasciatore, Onorevoli parlamentari, Signor Sindaco, Signora Console, Consoli d’Italia in Australia, Signore e Signori, Provo una grandissima gioia, questa sera, ad incontrare la comunità italiana nella bellissima città di Adelaide – la capitale australiana del vino – e di poterlo fare […]
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 moreDiscorso dell’On. Ministro all’apertura dei Rome Med Dialogues
Signor Presidente della Repubblica, Signor Presidente della Repubblica libanese, Colleghi Ministri, Onorevoli Deputati e Senatori, Signore e Signori, Se guardate il planisfero terrestre con i suoi grandi oceani, il Mediterraneo sembra un piccolo lago. La superficie del Mediterraneo è l’1% di quella del globo terrestre. Eppure, in questa regione continuano a giocarsi i destini del […]
Read moreSaluto dell’On. Ministro alla cena di apertura della “Giornata Altagamma 2017”
Saluto il Presidente della Fondazione Altagamma, Andrea Illy, e rivolgo un caloroso benvenuto ai rappresentanti dei grandi marchi dello stile di vita italiano e agli ospiti presenti. Sono particolarmente lieto che l’evento di apertura della Giornata di Altagamma 2017 sia ospitato qui a Villa Madama. E’ la testimonianza del “gioco di squadra” che unisce il […]
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