Ministri precedenti

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13 May 2020

Minister Luigi Di Maio participates in the Question Time session in the Chamber of Deputies

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, answers questions on Italian voluntary cooperation in areas of the world where adequate security conditions do not exist (Zoffili – Lega party); on the aims and operational characteristics of the European Union mission “Irini”, as well as on the modalities and timing for the […]

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12 May 2020

Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Isse Awad

On 12 May 2020 the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with the Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Isse Awad.

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Press Releases

11 May 2020

Note by the Foreign Ministry – Minister Di Maio takes part in the informal high-level meeting of the UN Security Council

This afternoon, the Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio participated in the informal high-level meeting of the Security Council of the United Nations, organised by the Estonian Presidency to mark the 75th Anniversary of the End of Word War II in Europe. The victory over nazi-fascism was achieved thanks to a collective effort grounded on the […]

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Speeches

8 May 2020

The State of the Union

On the 70th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, we meet again – albeit with the distance imposed by the current pandemic – to take stock of the State of the European Union. I want to thank the President of the Dehousse European University Institute and greet all the guests connected. The devastating impact of the […]

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8 May 2020

Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Christodoulides

On 07 May 2020 the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Christodoulides. At the heart of the agenda is the situation in the region, the European Union, the Mediterranean, the COVID19 emergency.  

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Press Releases

7 May 2020

Nota Farnesina – Conversation between Minister Luigi Di Maio and the Lebanese Foreign Minister, Nassif Hitti

Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, had a telephone conversation with the Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Nassif Hitti. The focus of the conversation – in addition to Covid-19 emergency, regional issues and bilateral economic cooperation – was the confirmation of Italy’s continued support to Lebanese institutions. […]

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7 May 2020

Participation of Minister Di Maio by videoconference at the Foreign Affairs – Defence Table

On 7 May 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, took part in a videoconference at the Foreign Affairs – Defence Table.

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7 May 2020

Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya Fāyez al-Sarrāj

On 6 May 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio had a telephone conversation with the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya Fāyez al-Sarrāj.

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6 May 2020

Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Dominic Raab

On 6 May 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs And International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio had a telephone conversation with the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Dominic Raab. The conversation addressed the fight against Covid-19, the respective presidencies of G7 and G20 next year, the partnership on COP26 and the promotion of a […]

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Interviews

6 May 2020

“Coronavirus, Di Maio: China is a partner, but we share the values of NATO” (Corriere della Sera)

Minister Di Maio, the United States claims that China is responsible for Covid-19, which has escaped a laboratory. Beijing rejects the charges. Who is right? «I do not want to discuss it, we take Washington’s concerns seriously, as well as the positions taken by US intelligence and their experts. I think the wisest thing to […]

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4 May 2020

Telephone conversation between Minister Di Maio and the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry

On 3 May 2020, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio had a telephone conversation with the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry

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Interviews

4 May 2020

Di Maio: “Without the support of foreign countries we would never have made it” (La Stampa)

“Criticized because medical aid has come in and saved lives? Well then, I hope to be criticized every day. We have activated our diplomatic corps and appealed to all countries. So many governments have responded and sent us medical aid.” This is how Luigi Di Maio, in an interview with the Huffington post, replied to […]

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