Ministri precedenti

Press Releases

28 July 2016

OSCE: Italy elected to 2018 chairmanship

With a unanimous decision, the 57 participating states of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) elected Italy to its chairmanship in 2018. “This decision fully represents the recognition of our country’s commitment and the desire to actively contribute to peace and stability in Europe,” stated Italy’s Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni. In a […]

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Press Releases

28 July 2016

Foreign Minister, Paolo Gentiloni, received at the Farnesina the Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez

During the meeting, Minister Gentiloni emphasized that Italy is closely following the evolving situation in Venezuela, in the light of the strong ties between the two Countries and of the large Italian community residing there. Minister Gentiloni also drew Minister Rodriguez’s attention on the increasing difficulties faced by the Italian community, especially in terms of […]

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Press Releases

27 July 2016

Libya: Minister Gentiloni meets with the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, Martin Kobler

Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received at the Farnesina the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya, Martin Kobler.  The meeting focused on an exchange of opinions on the situation in Libya and on its institutional consolidation, in the wake of the recent Libyan Political Dialogue meetings in Tunis, […]

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In detail

27 July 2016

Italy’s new Development Cooperation System to be presented at the Farnesina today

Italy’s new Development Cooperation System to be presented at the Farnesina today.​ Italy’s new Development Cooperation System to be presented at the Farnesina today.​ The event, which will be open by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) Paolo Gentiloni and by Deputy Foreign Minister Mario Giro, will be attended by Giampaolo Cantini, […]

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Press Releases

23 July 2016

Message of condolences from Minister Gentiloni to Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Dear Frank-Walter, It is with deep-felt grief that I learned of the shooting in the shopping centre in Munich, which cost the lives of innocent citizens. In these hours of great sorrow and concern, allow me to convey my heart-felt condolences for the victims and my sympathy to their families. Renewing my will to further […]

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Accreditation Notices

22 July 2016

Presentation of the new Italian Development Cooperation System (Farnesina, 27 July 2016)

On Wednesday 27 July at  10:00 am, the Farnesina will host the presentation of the new Italian Cooperation Development System.Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, and Deputy Minister Mario Giro will open the meeting. Giampaolo Cantini,  Director General of the Foreign  Ministry’s Development Cooperation, Laura Frigenti, Director of the Italian Development Cooperation Agency and  Bernardo Bini Smaghi, Director of Business Development […]

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Press Releases

22 July 2016

Albania. Justice Reform unanimously approved. Gentiloni: Italy expresses satisfaction for the reinforcement of the rule of law and for continuing on the road to reforms and European integration

“I am greatly satisfied with the Albanian Parliament’s unanimous approval last night of the Justice system reform. It represents a new ‘quantum leap’ in reinforcing the rule of law and in the courageous reform process promoted by the Albanian Government. It is also a sign of political maturity and responsibility as it is a result […]

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Press Releases

21 July 2016

Libya: Minister Gentiloni meets with Libyan Foreign Minister, Mohamed Taher Siala

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, met with Libyan Foreign Minister, Mohamed Taher Siala, in Washington today, on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Counter Daesh. Minister Gentiloni expressed the hope that tangible progress be made in improving security conditions in Libya, starting in Tripoli. In […]

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21 July 2016

​South Korea: Italian Foreign Ministry presents integrated promotion strategy

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has launched a new platform for integrated promotion in science, technology and innovation to support and coordinate activities of research centres, universities and Italian companies in South Korea. It was launched at a meeting at the ministry headquarters with experts and representatives of the Ministry of […]

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19 July 2016

​Syrian Crisis: Italy allocates almost 19 million euros for humanitarian operations

Following the funding commitment announced by Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni, at the Syrian Donor Conference on February 4, the Italian government has approved giving a total of almost 19 million euros in emergency aid. Most of the money – 14.7 million euros  – will be used to finance humanitarian projects […]

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19 July 2016

Nice​​ attack – The French Authorities confirm the identification of the Italian victims

The Foreign Ministry informs that the French Authorities have confirmed the identification of five Italian citizens as victims of the Nice attack, namely : Mario Casati, Carla Gaveglio, Maria Grazia Ascoli, Gianna Muset and Angelo D’Agostino. Their families have been informed and are being provided the necessary assistance from the staff of the Italian Consulate and Crisis Management Unit. Among the victims […]

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Interviews

19 July 2016

Gentiloni – «The doors of the EU are only open for a democratic State. Purges and vengeances are unacceptable» (Corriere della Sera)

«It is a perfect storm – says Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni – with Europe and the Mediterranean at the centre. The Brexit referendum, the failed coup in Turkey and the jihadist attacks are intertwined threats. On the one hand, the Mediterranean is the crossroads of global tensions, security issues, terrorist attacks and regional crises. On […]

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