Ministri precedenti

Press Releases

7 November 2017

Central African Republic

Alfano: Italy donates 3 million Euros for the humanitarian crisis in the Central African Republic “The humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic is one of the most dramatic in Africa; over half of the population, 2.7 million people, depend on international assistance in order to survive,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International […]

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Interviews

7 November 2017

Interview by Minister Alfano to TASS

1. You are flying to Moscow again. What is the agenda of your visit? Do last year’s numerous high-level contacts between Italian and Russian authorities mean that the cooling of relations produced by geopolitical facts is now over? I will be in Moscow for the 15th Plenary Session of the Economic, Industrial and Financial Cooperation […]

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Press Releases

7 November 2017

Minister Alfano in Moscow

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is on a diplomatic mission in Moscow to co-chair, with the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich, the 15th Session of the Italo-Russian Economic, Industrial and Financial Cooperation Council (CIRCEIF), organised at the Reception House of the Government of the Russian Federation. Minister Alfano will […]

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Press Releases

4 November 2017

Foreign Minister on diplomatic mission to United Arab Emirates

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, while on a diplomatic mission to the United Arab Emirates, took part in the 8th Sir Bani Yas Forum for an intense day of in-depth reports and discussions on topical international issues. On the sidelines of the event, the Italian Foreign Minister had talks with […]

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In detail

2 November 2017

Libya and Mediterranean were the centre of attention of Italy’s presidency of the UN Security Council

The Mediterranean, and especially Libya, have been at the centre of the November agenda of the United Nations Security Council, the month in which Italy held the rotating presidency. It was with great “satisfaction” that the Italian Ambassador to the UN, Sebastiano Cardi, took stock of this effort, seeing that the four dossiers prioritized by […]

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Press Releases

2 November 2017

Minister Alfano holds a telephone conversation with the Chairman of the Libyan High Council of State, Abdul Rahman Swehli

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had a telephone conversation today with the Chairman of the Libyan High Council of State, Abdul Rahman Swehli. During the telephone conversation, the Foreign Minister underscored the importance of the Action Plan to stabilise Libya promoted by the UN Special Representative, Ghassan Salamé, reaffirming his great concern for […]

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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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