Ministri precedenti

Interviews

15 July 2013

Bonino: «Growth Diplomacy is our Priority» (Il Sole 24 Ore)

Just back from a demanding trip to Kuwait and Oman, Bonino looks tired, but jokes that maybe it’s just that she’s not used to travelling like a “spinning top”. Perhaps it’s her latest anger over the mess-up with Kazakhstan (“I certainly did not have to be informed, but someone could at least have sounded the […]

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Press Releases

13 July 2013

Egypt: Tensions and violence in the streets heighten concern – crucial and urgent a return to democratic dialogue”, says Bonino

“The persistence of tensions and violence in the streets of Egypt heightens our concern with every day that passes. A return to democratic dialogue is more crucial and urgent than ever before for launching an inclusive transition. But this will not happen as long as the extraordinary measures last and fundamental freedoms are not guaranteed […]

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Press Releases

12 July 2013

Attracting foreign investments: “Destination Italy a decided leap in quality for economic diplomacy”, says Bonino

The initiative destination Italy, launched today by the Prime Minister, is a decided leap in quality for economic diplomacy”, stated Foreign Minister Emma Bonino.  “The objective, in which I will be directly engaged in close connection with Minister Zanonato”, the minister continued, “is to make Italy an attractive country for major international investors. It is […]

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12 July 2013

Italy’s commitment to Europe – 2014 Presidency: political union and federalism

With one year to go until our EU Presidency in the second half of 2014, Italy has renewed its commitment to achieving political union in the framework of a “United States of Europe”. Because there is no alternative to a strong “EU project” if the Union wants to go on playing a leading role on […]

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11 July 2013

EU: The United States of Europe is the road to take

The federalist solution “is not too popular in European organisations, indeed in some cases it’s opposed. But I believe that, in spite of that resistance, the United States of Europe are the only road to take”. The point was underscored by Foreign Minister Emma Bonino as she concluded her presentation at East Forum 2013 on […]

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Press Releases

10 July 2013

Panel for International Italy meets at the Farnesina

Chaired by Foreign Minister Emma Bonino and the Minister for Economic Development, Flavio Zanonato, the Panel for International Italy met today, 10 July, at the Foreign Ministry in Rome. One of Panel’s primary goals is to up-date and enhance the promotional plan for 2013 and, in the run-up to 2014, boost the programme of missions […]

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Press Releases

9 July 2013

Foreign Minister Emma Bonino meets Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Mrs. Maria Van Der Hoeven

Foreign Minister Emma Bonino’s meeting today with the Executive Director of International Energy Agency (IEA), Mrs. Maria Van Der Hoeven, was an occasion of cordial relations and concrete discussions. Mrs. Maria Van Der Hoeven was in Rome to take part in the workshop organised by the Foreign Ministry on “Energy and the Environment: synergies for […]

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9 July 2013

Diplomacy for growth in Oman and Kuwait – Bonino mission: it’s up to Italian businesses to grasp new opportunities

Minister Bonino’s mission to Kuwait and Oman is a new, important diplomacy for growth initiative. Politics has paved the way for revitalised economic collaboration with two countries rich in energy resources and which wish to diversify their economies. The Minister’s message is that it is now up to Italian entrepreneurs to embark and build upon […]

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8 July 2013

Strengthen diplomacy for growth, says Bonino – In Kuwait and Oman, building trade relations and partnerships

This was the purpose behind Minister Emma Bonino’s mission to Kuwait and Oman, two strategic Gulf countries. Good news for Italy, after the minister’s meetings with the executives of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and its president Nizar Mohammad al-Asani, regarding the strong and “excellent” bilateral relations that everyone – politicians, oil men and managers […]

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8 July 2013

EGYPT: inclusive government now, says Bonino

The only way out for Egypt now “is an inclusive political process open to the concrete participation of all the political forces”, was Minister Emma Bonino’s statement as she met with Kuwaiti leaders on the first leg of her trip to the Gulf. On the eve of the European meeting in Vilnius where the Egyptian […]

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8 July 2013

ITALY-OMAN: Bonino, good to contribute to regional stability. Trade a “bridge to peace”

Italy appreciates the “position of the Omani leadership, which encourages pluralism and respect for diversity, promotes dialogue with neighbours and contributes to stability in one of the world’s most complex scenarios”, was the comment by Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino in Muscat Oman, on the second leg of a mission to the Gulf that […]

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5 July 2013

BONINO IN THE GULF – Minister’s visit to Kuwait and Oman

An important opportunity for deeper political dialogue and economic collaboration with Italy, as well as to give new impetus to a useful exchange of ideas on the Middle East and the Gulf, especially in light of the recent crisis in Egypt and the continuing tragedy of the Syrian conflict. This is the framework Minister for […]

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