Ministri precedenti

Speeches

2 November 2017

Address by the Hon. Minister at the 3rd International Conference on Humanitarian Law

Rome, 27 October 2017 (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   Minister Pinotti, Minister Minniti, General Graziano, General Del Sette, Commissioner Stylianides, Let me extend a warm greeting to all the participants and express my sincere thanks to the Carabinieri for organising this International Conference on Humanitarian Law which, now at its […]

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Press Releases

2 November 2017

Alfano: “Alba, Carrara, Pesaro and Milan have become part of the UNESCO creative cities network”

“As of today, another four Italian cities – Alba, Carrara, Pesaro and Milan – have become part of the UNESCO creative cities network (UCCN). It is an important recognition for Italy and evidence of the fact that not only Italy’s cultural heritage but also its creativity represents an essential asset in the image that our […]

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Press Releases

1 November 2017

Middle East: Alfano, “Satisfaction for the return of the checkpoints under the control of the Palestinian Authority”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “I express satisfaction for the return of the checkpoints into the Gaza Strip under the full control of the Palestinian Authority today. It is the first tangible expression of the reinstatement of the government of the Palestinian National Authority led by President Abbas in the […]

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In detail

31 October 2017

Address by the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on the occasion of the inauguration of the Garden of Good in Jordan

Italy commends the setting up of “The Garden of Good” in Jordan, to celebrate the Righteous. Housed in the Sharhabil Bin Hassner Eco Park, the Garden is the result of a cooperation between Gariwo and EcoPeace Middle East. Following today’s inauguration, a commemorative plaque will be unveiled tomorrow in the garden of the Residence of […]

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Press Releases

31 October 2017

City of Derna

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “Following the air strikes that hit the city of Derna yesterday evening causing death and injuries, we wish to express that our thoughts are with the families of the victims and our solidarity is with the population of the city. We trust that humanitarian organisations […]

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Press Releases

30 October 2017

Alfano: “Italy does not, and never will, recognise the unilateral declaration of independence proclaimed by the regional Parliament of Catalonia.”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “Italy does not, and never will, recognise the unilateral declaration of independence proclaimed today by the regional Parliament of Catalonia. It is indeed a very serious act outside the law. For this reason, we express our firm condemnation and, at the same time, the wish […]

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Press Releases

29 October 2017

Alfano: “I followed every step of the case of the two disputed minors, Elia and Zaccaria Hafner, and I’m very happy of the happy ending finally reached”

“I am satisfied with the result achieved through patience and balance after delicate diplomatic efforts to focus utmost attention on the inevitable human implications of this situation. In February 2015, Elia and Zaccaria Hafner, 11 and 9 years old, were taken by their mother – a German-Moroccan citizen – first in Germany and then in […]

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Speeches

29 October 2017

Address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hon. Angelino Alfano at the Audience with the Holy Father

Vatican City, 28 October 2017 (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered) Holy Father, it is a great honour for me and for the whole Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to have been invited to this audience crowning the achievements of the Third Conference on Humanitarian International Law. Holy Father, during […]

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Speeches

27 October 2017

Address by the Hon. Minister at the founding conference of the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network – Rome, 26 October 2017

 (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   President Samba Panza (former President of the Republic of Central Africa and member of the African Union Panel of the Wise), Honourable Lia Quartapelle (President of the Honorary Board of WIIS Italia), Deputy Executive Director Yannick Glemarec (UNWOMEN) Ambassadors (Ambassadors of the member Countries of […]

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Speeches

27 October 2017

​Speech by the Hon. Minister at the “Youth, Community Identities and Religious Freedom in the Mediterranean” Conference

Palermo, 23 October 2017  (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered) Mr. Mayor Leoluca Orlando, Mr. President Salvatore Martinez, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to speak in front of so many young people today. First of all, I would like to thank all those who helped organize this important event: -the Italian […]

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Speeches

27 October 2017

Opening address by the Hon. Minister at the High-Level Segment of the OSCE Mediterranean Conference in Palermo – 24 October 2017

 (The authentic text is only the one actually delivered)   Mister President, Mister Secretary General, Dear Colleagues of the OSCE Countries and of the Mediterranean Partner Countries, Minister Siyala, our Special Envoy and representative of Libya, a candidate Country for the status of Partner.  I extend a warm welcome to you all. I am happy […]

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Speeches

27 October 2017

Speech of the Hon. Minister at the Presentation of the “Italy, Cultures, the Mediterranean” Programme

(The authentic text is only the one actually delivered) Palermo, 23 October 2017 Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui, Mayor Leoluca Orlando, Authorities, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, In the course of these two days Palermo is at the very centre of the debate on security and cooperation in Europe, in the Mediterranean and in the world. With […]

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