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Press Releases
8 January 2017
Attacks in the Middle East. Alfano, joint response to international terrorism needed

​The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, expresses his solidarity with the State of Israel for the violent terrorist attack in Jerusalem. Alfano confirms once again that “our country is committed to combating the strategy of terror with every means”. “I also feel close to the people of Syria and Iraq who suffered […]

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8 January 2017
UN: Alfano attends his first Security Council meeting in New York

Tomorrow, 9 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will be in New York to attend the first meeting of the Security Council following the mandate conferred to Italy as a non-permanent member of the UNSC for 2017, where he will meet the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, and the […]

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Press Releases
2 January 2017
Alfano: No Italians among the casualties in Istanbul attack

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “I have been following with the utmost attention the news on the aftermath of the terrible attack which took place in Istanbul on the night of 1 January. Turkish authorities have announced that they have completed the process of identifying the victims of the attack. […]

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Press Releases
1 January 2017
EU Council: Alfano, full support to the priorities of Malta’s EU Presidency

“As of today Malta has taken on the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union. For the next six months, Malta will be at the helm of the Council, focusing on several crucial sectors such as migration policies, security, the Brexit, the single market, the EU’s Neighbourhood Policy and maritime affairs,” said the […]

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1 January 2017
Firm condemnation of the attacks in Turkey and Iraq. Alfano: “Italy’s strong commitment in view of its chairmanship of the G7”

“Italy firmly condemns the horrific terrorist attack perpetrated last night in Istanbul, which caused the death of a great number of innocent victims, brutally striking down so many young people who had gathered to celebrate the start of the new year,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. He added: “Our […]

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Press Releases
31 December 2016
New telephone conversation between Alfano and de Mistura. Starting tomorrow Italy will have a seat at the Security Council. Support for the truce to launch a shared political process.

  Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had another telephone conversation over Syria with the UN Special Envoy, Staffan de Mistura. Minister Alfano confirmed Italy’s support for the truce reached by Assad and the Syrian rebels through the mediation of Russia and Turkey, and expressed his firm hope that this […]

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Press Releases
30 December 2016
Alfano, The cease-fire between Assad and the Syrian rebels is an important step forward: further efforts are required to consolidate it

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “The nation-wide cease-fire between the Syrian parties is an encouraging result. The truce between Assad and the Syrian rebels is indeed an important step forward, but further efforts are required to consolidate it”. “Italy remains convinced that there cannot be a military solution to […]

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Press Releases
29 December 2016
Minister Alfano appoints new Ambassador to Niger. Italy’s committment in Sahel is enhanced

The Council of Ministers has approved, today, the appointment of a new Italian Ambassador to Niger, following the recent decision to set up a diplomatic mission in Niamey. The customary diplomatic procedures for the accreditation of the new Head of the Mission are in progress, subject to acceptance from Nigerien authorities. “Italy is actively committed in supporting […]

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Press Releases
25 December 2016
Alfano: “Condolences to the Russian people over the tragic plane crash”

“My thoughts are with the families of the victims of this morning’s tragic plane crash into the Black Sea, that also involved the Russian military choir,” said Angelino Alfano, Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International cooperation. “I wish to extend Italy’s condolences to Russia, an important partner of our Country.”

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