Tomorrow the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will have a telephone conversation with the Austrian Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs, Karin Kneissl.
Read moreMinister Alfano firmly condemns the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen towards Riyadh, in the territory of Saudi Arabia. “The action of Houthi rebels constitutes a threat to peace and stability in the region and worsens the prospects of a negotiated and inclusive solution to the crisis that has been assailing Yemen for the […]
Read moreEconomic diplomacy, relations with Latin America, followed by a trip to Beijing “A train with a known destination; the element of speed is the only one that remains open,” is the metaphor with which Minister Angelino Alfano described the election process in Libya after talking with the general from Cyrenaica, Khalifa Haftar, at the Farnesina […]
Read moreAddress 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 moreDear 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 more“Relations between Italy and Sri Lanka are excellent, due in part to the increasingly successful integration of the Sinhalese community in Italy: more than 100,000 Sri Lanka natives have chosen Italy as their second home,” Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said when he greeted his colleague from Sri Lanka, Tilak Janak […]
Read moreOn 13 December the Farnesina will host the 8th Italy-Latin American and Carribean Conference, which is part of the fiftieth anniversary celebrations of the establishment of the Italy-Latin America Institute (IILA). It represents the most important forum in which to meet and engage in furthering dialogue between Italy and the Latin American Continent. About 200 […]
Read moreEconomic diplomacy accounts for 1.4% of GDP Economic diplomacy is not just second rate diplomacy, but is essential for the economic development of the country and directly and indirectly accounts for 1.4% of Italian GDP. This is the picture that emerges from the report by the consultancy firm Prometeia on the economic impact of tenders […]
Read moreTackling crime and corruption is a critical challenge for public institutions and private companies to broaden the international competitiveness of Italy and combat the negative perceptions that affect market confidence, discourage investment and weaken public confidence in public institutions. I have been working on this issue for many years, ever since my first ministerial appointment […]
Read more“The U.N. 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda is an essential reference point for us to build societies that are more free, just and inclusive, and really democratic, where human rights and fundamental freedoms are recognised and guaranteed for everyone.” The Minister went on: “In this regard Italy has shown determination and commitment, by adopting since the […]
Read moreVIENNA, 8 December 2017 – The OSCE’s 57 participating States made a number of decisions at the close of the 24th Ministerial Council in Vienna today. In addition, the Foreign Ministers of Germany, Austria, Italy and Slovakia, representing the previous, current and incoming Chairmanships of the OSCE, issued a statement highlighting their concern for developments […]
Read more“I wish to expresses my deep sorrow for the killing of 14 U.N. peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I condemn this heinous attack unequivocally. We stand close to the families of the victims and wish the wounded a speedy recovery. Italy honours the dedication and commitment shown by the U.N. peacekeepers to […]
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