Moavero: “Europe must be driven by solidarity or it will waver ” (Avvenire)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs answers across the board: «Salvini? We often talk on the phone. The difference is that he leads a party and I don’t. But we have never failed to provide assistance at sea. Now the sanctions against Russia must proceed in parallel with our commitment in the Mediterranean. Unless strong positions are taken, […]
Read moreMoavero Milanesi: «We have reawakened the EU and stopped entries» (Libero)
Perhaps the most surprising aspect of this government does not lie so much in the fact that it is held together by two widely differing parties that, up to a week prior to swearing in, were bickering non-stop. What is most misleading is that the face on the world scene of the disruptive and staunchly […]
Read moreMoavero: “European Web-Tax for migrants” (La Stampa)
The conclusions of the European summit held the other night in Brussels are spread open and in order on the table, with parts highlighted in yellow and notes in red. Enzo Moavero waves them to express his firm belief that, despite the abundant criticisms, the meeting in the Belgian capital went fairly well, because «the conclusions […]
Read moreMoavero Milanesi: «Migrants, the EU risks imploding. We hope not to have to close our borders» (Il Messaggero)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs: «It will be very difficult to reach an agreement in the Brussels Summit». «Will Italy put a veto on the EU budget? If we are not satisfied we won’t OK it». Minister Moavero, a decisive summit on migration will open in a few hours in Brussels while the situation is […]
Read moreMoavero Milanesi: «Reception Centres in Africa flying the European flag» (Corriere della Sera)
Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi is packing up his things at the Luiss University. The professor of European Law, 63, is emptying his office because his new job as Foreign Minister won’t leave him time for anything else, especially during these days marked by the immigration emergency. Matteo Salvini has closed Italian ports to another two boats. Is […]
Read moreAlfano: “Businesses and the Foreign Ministry, a fruitful dialogue” (Il Sole 24Ore)
Economic diplomacy is the main focus of my action as Foreign Minister. Today I am in Latin America, first in Colombia and then in Brazil, on a strongly economic mission. Last week in Verona, the presence of a delegation of the Foreign Ministry at the Assembly of Confindustria confirmed the great teamwork done by Italian […]
Read moreInterview with Minister Alfano to PRACHACHART THURAKIT
1) Would you say that besides marking the 150th Anniversary of our bilateral diplomatic relations, your visit to Thailand is also meant to highlight the importance of promoting trade cooperation, showing that Italy believes Thailand to have potential /prospects in the economic and investment sector? A) Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the relations between our […]
Read moreRassegna stampa – Missione a Giakarta
Increasing Cooperation between Indonesia and Italy – KOMPAS 8 February 2018 Marsudi highlights palm oil issue in meeting with Alfano – ANTARA Indonesia – Italy Bilateral Relations to Focus on Creative Economy – Jakarta Globe
Read moreIntervista del Ministro Alfano a: THE BUSINESS TIMES
The ties of friendship between Italy and Singapore are strong and long-lasting. Italy was the seventh country in the world to officially recognize Singapore after the city-state gained independence in August 1965, more than 52 years ago. But even before that, Italian tradesmen, businessmen and artists had been arriving on the shores of Singapore, contributing […]
Read moreMinister Alfano’s interview to: KOMPAS
1. How do you see ASEAN? Do you think ASEAN is growing in the long term? In this situation, how does Italy adapt the circumstances? Since its creation in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has demonstrated its potential as a key regional actor. Today, it stands out as a vital global contributor to […]
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