Ministri precedenti

Press Releases

9 April 2018

Syria

Alfano: “We express our indignation for the dozens of civilian casualties, including women and children, caused by the latest air strikes in the area of Damascus, and particularly in Douma” “News of the possible use of chemical agents raises alarm and concern” “We express our indignation for the dozens of civilian casualties, including women and children, […]

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Press Releases

31 March 2018

Alfano: “Deep concern and condolences over the violent clashes in Gaza”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, wishes to express his deep concern and condolences over the violent clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces, which took place in Gaza yesterday, resulting in fatalities and casualties. Minister Alfano calls on all parties concerned to reduce tension, while condemning any act of […]

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In detail

30 March 2018

L’agenda del ministro dal 19 marzo e il primo aprile

L’Ue tra Brexit e bilancio e  l’incontro con i colleghi tedesco e azero Un impegno europeo apre la settimana che comincia  il 19 marzo:  il ministro Alfano partecipa al Consiglio dei ministri degli esteri dell’Ue a Bruxelles, un appuntamento con un gran numero di temi sul tavolo, dalle elezioni nella Federazione russa all’Ucraina, dalla Siria […]

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Press Releases

29 March 2018

Minister Angelino Alfano meets with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov

“Our bilateral relations are excellent: the frequency of our meetings testifies to the dynamism and promising potential of our partnership,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, on commenting the meeting he had at the Farnesina with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Elmar Mammadyarov. He continued: “Our economic and commercial partnership is grounded […]

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Press Releases

27 March 2018

Emergency assistance operations for Venezuelans displaced in Brazil and Colombia

“We have arranged for a 500,000 Euro multilateral emergency financing – through the Italian cooperation service – to tackle the humanitarian crisis provoked by the massive flow of displaced Venezuelans in Brazil and Colombia.” The statement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, who specified that the intervention will […]

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Press Releases

26 March 2018

Alfano: “Italy firmly condemns the new launch of ballistic missiles on the territory of Saudi Arabia by Houthi rebels in Yemen”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “Italy firmly condemns the new launch of ballistic missiles on the territory of Saudi Arabia, including the capital Riyadh, by Houthi rebels in Yemen, which targeted civilian objectives and caused the death of one person and the injury of several people among defenceless Saudi citizens.” […]

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In detail

23 March 2018

Minister Alfano meets his German counterpart, Heiko Maas

Minister Alfano: “I had a very cordial and fruitful meeting with my German counterpart. As evidence of the extremely close relationship between Italy and Germany, he wanted to include Rome among his first visits abroad during his mandate”. “I had a very cordial and fruitful meeting with my German counterpart. As evidence of the extremely […]

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Speeches

22 March 2018

Opening address by the Honourable Minister at the Second Ministerial Meeting in Support of the Lebanese Security Forces

(The original text is only the one actually delivered) Prime Minister Gentiloni, Prime Minister Hariri, UN Secretary-General Guterres, Arab League Secretary-General Aboul Gheit, High Representative of the Union and Vice President of the European Commission Mogherini, dear colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, I have the honour of welcoming you to the Farnesina for the Second Ministerial […]

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Press Releases

22 March 2018

Minister Alfano meets with Michel Barnier

“We greatly appreciate the work carried out up to now by Michel Barnier, who has made it possible to obtain excellent results while maintaining a strong cohesion among the 27 EU Member Countries. Italy believes that it is essential to unambiguously and tangibly protect the acquired rights of EU citizens in the UK and of […]

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Press Releases

20 March 2018

Second anniversary of the accident at Freginals

“Today marks the second anniversary of the accident that occurred at Freginals, in which seven Italian students lost their lives. They were travelling through Spain as part of the European Erasmus Programme. A tragic undeserved fatality broke their dreams, projects and hopes. Their memory will always be alive in our hearts,” stated the Minister of […]

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Press Releases

19 March 2018

Premio Diplomatia 2018

“L’Italia è una vera superpotenza della Cultura. L’attitudine al dialogo, l’approccio rispettoso delle diverse identità culturali, la naturale vocazione per il pluralismo sono gli elementi alla base della nostra diplomazia culturale e in generale dell’azione diplomatica italiana”. Con queste parole il ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Angelino Alfano, introduce la prima edizione […]

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Press Releases

19 March 2018

Diplomacy. Alfano introduces the first edition of the “Diplomatia Prize 2018”

“Italy is a real superpower of Culture: the aptitude for dialogue, the respectful approach to different cultural identities, the natural vocation for pluralism are the groundwork of our cultural diplomacy and of Italy’s diplomatic policy in general,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, when presenting the first edition of the […]

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