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Press Releases
4 April 2017
Alfano: “The news of the chemical attack against helpless civilians in Syria and the bombing of the hospitals where the wounded were taken are upsetting”

Alfano: “The news of the chemical attack against helpless civilians in Syria and the bombing of the hospitals where the wounded were taken are upsetting. Italy will be in the forefront at the UN Security Council emergency meeting requested by France and United Kingdom and tomorrow at the Brussels Syria Conference, in condemning the use […]

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Press Releases
4 April 2017
Telephone conversation between Minister Alfano and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had a cordial telephone conversation with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland. Jagland started off by thanking the Italian minister and Government for the invitation to participate in the G7 Culture Ministers Meeting held in Florence on Thursday 30 and Friday […]

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Press Releases
3 April 2017
Minister Alfano: ” Deep sorrow for the Mocoa victims and personal closeness to the families stricken by this tragedy. To Colombia, a Country which is a friend of Italy, I wish to convey the deep-felt condolences of our Country”

Minister Alfano: “I wish to express our deep sorrow for the Mocoa victims and my personal closeness to the families stricken by this tragedy. To Colombia, a Country which is a friend of Italy, I wish to convey the deep-felt condolences of our Country.”The Farnesina’s Crisis Unit, in close cooperation with the Italian Embassy in […]

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Press Releases
3 April 2017
“Grief and closeness of Italy to the Russian State and people”

“I express my firmest condemnation and the grief and closeness of Italy to the Russian State and people for the bombing of a few hours ago in St. Petersburg,” said Angelino Alfano, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. “To the families of the victims, I convey my warmest solidarity. To the numerous people […]

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Press Releases
30 March 2017
Minister Alfano in Brussels for the NATO ministerial meeting

“The solidarity and solidity of the Atlantic Alliance was the cornerstone for peace and prosperity in the postwar period and more than ever today remain a force for stability in a period marked by serious crises and new threats” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, just before leaving for Brussels, […]

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Press Releases
30 March 2017
Minister Alfano meets European Commissioner Johannes Hahn

​Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, met today in Malta with the European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policies and Enlargement, Johannes Hahn, on the sidelines of the Conference of the European People’s Party. The meeting focused primarily on preparations for the Western Balkans Summit, which is due to take place under the Italian […]

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In detail
29 March 2017
​ Plenary Assembly of the General Council of Italians Abroad (Farnesina, 29-31 March)

From Wednesday March 29 to Friday March 31, the Farnesina will once again host the Plenary Assembly of the General Council of Italians Abroad (CGIE), with an address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, scheduled at 6 p.m. on Thursday, 30 March.  On Wednesday morning, the Assemby will open with remarks by: the […]

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Press Releases
29 March 2017
Minister Alfano on mission to London

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will be in London today. The visit is a follow-up to “Italy Now and Next. Attrazione, Competenze ed Investimenti: Milano al centro dell’Europa di domani” the event that was held in Milan last 16 February. “It aims to present the strengths of Italy and Milan […]

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In detail
28 March 2017
Trans Adriatic Pipeline

“I am happy that the TAP project is making quick progress towards its implementation, thus enabling us to count on an infrastructure of primary importance for Italy within the established timeframe. The project will economically benefit our Country and enhance the security and diversification of energy sources, which are two objectives to which the Foreign […]

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Interviews
28 March 2017
Alfano: «Europe is worried but Moscow should not be isolated» (Il Messaggero)

“I talked about the Navalny case with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. I raised the issue both in the bilateral meeting with my counterpart and in the press conference. I expressed my concern for what happened and asserted my full agreement with the stand taken by the European Union,” stated Angelino Alfano, the Italian Foreign Minister, […]

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In detail
27 March 2017
Minister Alfano’s address to the staff of the Italian Embassy in Moscow

“I wish to thank you all for the passion and the commitment you put into your work. Farnesina knows it can count on its network abroad and on your responsiveness in visualising and interpreting local issues. The Moscow staff is a pattern of excellence at this. I wish you to persevere with your interest in learning […]

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Press Releases
27 March 2017
Minister Alfano is in Moscow for institutional talks

“ My visit takes place within a broader scenario of high level talks and testifies Italy’s interest in maintaining and enhancing the dialogue with Russia, a country we historically consider to be a neighbour and a friend.. We are, in fact, convinced that the international community cannot disregard a dialogue with Moscow, especially on the major […]

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