Ministri precedenti

In detail

30 March 2016

Minister Gentiloni in Geneva today for ministerial meeting on refugee emergency​

Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni is in Geneva today to attend the ministerial-level meeting promoted by the UNHCR on the emergency of Syrian refugees. The initiative, promoted by Filippo Grandi, the newly appointed UN High Commissioner for Refugees, aims at concretely renewing the commitment to receive refugees from Syria and to promote new resettlement measures, admissions […]

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Interviews

30 March 2016

Gentiloni: «Investigative leads are unlikely and offensive. We are ready to draw the consequences if we don’t get collaboration» (Corriere della Sera)

«The firmness and dignity shown by Giulio Regeni’s parents are truly exemplary. One more reason for the institutions to insist with an equal amount of coherence and firmness. As for Egypt’s answers, we will first hear the opinion of Prosecutor Pignatone. If we don’t receive convincing answers, we will take the following steps». Foreign Minister […]

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In detail

25 March 2016

Minister Gentiloni in Moscow

Gentiloni was in the Russian capital today for a meeting with his counterpart Serghei Lavrov. The Syrian crisis and the current negotiations in Geneva were the main items on the agenda. Today’s visit, Minister Gentiloni said, was an opportunity to review political and economic relations between the two countries, particularly in view of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s participation in […]

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Press Releases

24 March 2016

Minister Gentiloni meets the Heads of Mission of Asian countries belonging to UNESCAP

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni today met the Group of Heads of Mission of Asian countries belonging to UNESCAP  – UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. The group includes the ambassadors of Bangladesh – which has chaired the group since 2015 – Afghanistan, Australia, China, South Korea, Philippines, […]

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Press Releases

22 March 2016

Brussels attacks: telephone call by Minister Gentiloni to Belgian Foreign Minister Reynders

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni telephoned the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders to express the sympathy and deep solidarity of the Italian Government and people. The Belgian minister confirmed the severity of the attacks suffered at the airport and metro stations. The Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs is working with Embassies […]

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In detail

19 March 2016

Italy and Japan celebrate 150 years of bilateral relations

Japan’s Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida met Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni in Rome tomorrow on the occasion of the celebrations of the 150 years of diplomatic relations between Italy and Japan. Minister Kishida’s visit took place at a time when bilateral relations between the two countries are particularly good, with frequent contacts and renewed momentum on sectorial […]

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Accreditation Notices

16 March 2016

ACCREDITATION NOTICE – Minister Gentiloni to meet with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (Villa Madama, Rome, 19 March)

On Saturday, 19 March at 12:00 p.m., the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will meet the Japanese Foreign Minister, Fumio Kishida, at Villa Madama. The meeting will be followed by a joint press conference. Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in following the press conference are requested to apply for online accreditation by […]

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In detail

16 March 2016

Gentiloni in Prague, focus on bilateral economic relations

Rapidly strengthening economic relations between Italy and the Czech Republic will be the main theme of a visit to Prague by Minister Paolo Gentiloni today and tomorrow. The agenda will also include main European and international issues, such as immigration and conflicts in the Mediterranean. The visit takes place at a vital stage in bilateral […]

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Press Releases

16 March 2016

Meeting between Minister Paolo Gentiloni and the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Omar Abdirashid Ali Shamarke

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni today received the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Omar Abdirashid Ali Shamarke at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accompanied by his government’s principal ministers. The meeting was preceded by a Country Presentation on Somalia, organised with the cooperation of Confindustria Assafrica e […]

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Press Releases

16 March 2016

Minister Paolo Gentiloni held a telephone conversation with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, held a telephone conversation with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj today, to whom he expressed Italy’s full and staunch support for the Government of National Accord that he leads, as well as the wish that the Government might soon be installed in Tripoli. Prime Minister […]

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In detail

15 March 2016

Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Farnesina between ministers Gentiloni, Giannini and Martina to promote Italian excellence abroad

​A Memorandum of Understanding aimed at promoting high-quality Italian cuisine abroad was presented this morning at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, where it was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, the Minister of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies, Maurizio Martina, and the Minister of Education, Universities and Research, Stefania […]

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Press Releases

14 March 2016

Arab League, Minister Gentiloni congratulates Aboul Gheit for his appointment as Secretary General

“I wish Aboul Gheit my very best in his new appointment as Secretary General of the Arab League, assuring him that he can count on Italy’s full cooperation in managing the many interests we have in common,” Minister Gentiloni said, expressing his satisfaction at the appointment of the former Egyptian Foreign Minister. Minister Gentiloni emphasised […]

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