14 European Foreign Ministers: Syria, ending the humanitarian disaster in Idlib
Idlib is experiencing a new humanitarian disaster, one of the worst of the Syrian crisis which, in nearly a decade, has counted countless similar disasters. The Syrian regime continues its strategy of military reconquest of the country at any cost, regardless of the consequences for Syrian civilians. Since December, its operations in the north-west have […]
Read moreDi Maio: “We are transparent with other states. New measures against contagion”
Trains blocked at the Brenner Pass, compatriots repatriated, Italy “discouraged” by many governments. Minister Di Maio, what are you planning to do? “My Austrian colleague called me to explain that trains had immediately left, while in Mauritius diplomatic channels were activated to assist the Italians. These are sporadic cases, I say that we all have […]
Read moreDi Maio: «Libya and business: greater collaboration with France» (Il Mattino)
Every time I have the opportunity, as Minister of Foreign Affairs, I’m pleased to speak about Campania, and how extraordinary the region is and, in particular, of Naples, a city I am very attached to. About a year ago, in an interview in Italy, President Macron declared: «Naples is a special place for me; Stendhal […]
Read moreScalfarotto: CETA, entrepreneurs have already encouraged it (Il Sole 24 ORE)
More than two years after the start of the provisional implementation of CETA, I can only rejoice that the figures of trade exchange – that are so positive for Italy – have gradually smoothed the positions of those who presented CETA as a threat to our economy, to our health and to environment until September […]
Read moreDel Re: «A Possible Future in Africa» (Corriere della Sera)
Dear Editor, returning from my fruitful mission in Senegal, I have asked myself how to revitalise the issue of Africa in the Italian political discourse. Prime Minister Conte, Minister Di Maio and other members of the Government have visited Africa, and I too have been on a number of missions there. Of the 22 Priority […]
Read moreScalfarotto “It was thanks to teamwork. Immediately a negotiation between the US and the EU”
The US administration has introduced new customs duties on EU products, but it has not affected Italy, as it did in October. Are you satisfied? “We have avoided new customs duties and we are very satisfied with this – says the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, Ivan Scalfarotto (Italia Viva) -. The government and the institutions […]
Read moreDi Maio “We need an ambassador in Cairo for Zaky and Giulio” (la Repubblica)
PRISTINA-PARIS FLIGHT – On his one-and-half day whistlestop tour in the West Balkans, touching Belgrade, Skopje, Pristina, the Foreign Minister, Luigi Di Maio, voiced a message of support to the stabilisation of the region and its inclusion within the European Union. He visited the Kfor Command in Kosovo, speaking with the 500 Italian military who […]
Read moreDi Maio: “Rome will follow the proceedings. To do a dialogue with Cairo is essential» (Corriere della Sera)
« Egypt is undoubtedly a crucial country for the stability of the Mediterranean. If we want to defend human rights and find the truth about Giulio Regeni, we cannot ignore the relationship with Egypt”, Luigi Di Maio said last night on the Airbus A319 of the Air Force that took him to Paris from Pristina, […]
Read moreDi Maio: «We are allocating 300 million to support exports. It’s time to focus on the more mature markets» ( Il Sole24 Ore)
«Our exports of goods and services are a strategic foreign policy priority for our Government, since they represent the most dynamic sector for producing wealth and account for 32% of the GDP. Clearly, Italian businesses are faced with great difficulties and need to overcome significant challenges in complex scenarios, also in the light of the […]
Read moreScalfarotto: «A strategy for increasing the number of foreign buyers in Italy» (Sole 24 Ore Rapporti)
Trade fairs are an essential tool for promoting Italian products worldwide. A fact forcefully reasserted by the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Ivan Scalfarotto. Mr. Undersecretary, does the 2020 budget provide for any support to the trade fair sector? «We have extended the tax incentives scheme allowing businesses to attend international trade shows abroad. Under the […]
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