Ministri precedenti

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22 February 2015

Libya: Gentiloni speaks by telephone with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni exchanged views on developments in the situation in Libya in a telephone call today with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond. The two discussed current initiatives aimed at confronting the crisis as well as the next possible steps to be undertaken within the framework of the EU […]

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20 February 2015

Gentiloni says Med countries united on reconciliation government

There are no alternatives to UN mediation on birth of “a new political phase” “The meeting of the Mediterranean Group was aimed at formulating a common stance on the Libyan crisis. We are united in our firm support of United Nations mediation, the goal of which is to reach an agreement between the parties on […]

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20 February 2015

Libya – Gentiloni in Paris for the Med Group

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, is in Paris today, 20 February 2015, for the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the European Union’s Mediterranean countries, known as the “Med Group”. Taking part in the meeting, chaired by the French Foreign Minister, Fabius, are the foreign ministers of Spain, Greece, Portugal, […]

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19 February 2015

Immigration – Gentiloni welcomes first step by EU

The European Commission had decided to extend the Frontex joint operation Triton to at least the end of 2015 and to allocate emergency funding of 13.7 million euros to Italy. The decision is the Commission’s response to the letter sent by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, to the High Representative […]

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19 February 2015

Gentiloni meets OECD Secretary General, Gurria

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, met the Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Angel Gurria, at the Farnesina today, 19 February 2015. Their discussion focused on cooperation on combating international tax evasion and corruption. They also discussed the OECD enlargement process, the organisation’s role on […]

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18 February 2015

Libya: Gentiloni speaks to his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, had a telephone conversation today with the German Minister for Foreign Affairs, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The two foreign ministers discussed developments in the Libyan crisis, including in light of initiatives to be taken in the European Union and United Nations.

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18 February 2015

Libya – Gentiloni tells the Chamber: the only solution is political

The only solution to the Libya crisis is a political one. Italy is not looking for adventures or crusades but a change of pace is needed because time is not infinite. These were some of the points made by Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni in a briefing at the Chamber of Deputies. “After the two sessions […]

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18 February 2015

Gentiloni-Kerry telephone conversation on Libya

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, had a telephone conversation late yesterday evening [17 February 2015] with the American Secretary of State, John Kerry. Issues discussed by the Italian and US foreign ministers included developments in the Libyan crisis.

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17 February 2015

Gentiloni meets Maltese Foreign Minister, Vella. Libyan crisis and immigration emergency discussed

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Maltese Foreign Minister, George Vella, today 17 February 2015. The two ministers discussed the Libyan crisis and the immigration emergency. “This is a particularly sensitive time for the equilibria of the Mediterranean, which are a priority for our two countries”, declared Minister Gentiloni. […]

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17 February 2015

Gentiloni meets the Senegalese Foreign Minister

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, met the Senegalese Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mankeur Ndiaye, at the Farnesina today. Bilateral cooperation on migration issues in the framework of the Rabat Process was one of the main subjects for discussion. “Senegal is a strategic country for us in achieving the goals of […]

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16 February 2015

Gentiloni: letter to EU for deeper commitment to Mediterranean emergency

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni sent a letter today to the European Union urging deeper commitment to the ongoing emergency in the Mediterranean region. The letter was addressed to High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans and the other six […]

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16 February 2015

Gentiloni meets with Portuguese foreign minister. Common concern for Libya and commitment to strengthen Triton

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni met this morning with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Rui Machete. Their cordial meeting confirmed the excellent status of bilateral relations and underscored and reinforced existing affinities. On priority current international events, in particular,  Gentiloni and Machete shared “a pressing concern for developments under […]

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