Politica Estera

Press Releases

4 December 2015

Gentiloni: incontro con il Vice presidente della Commissione europea e Commissario europeo per l’unione energetica, Maroš Šefčovič

Il Ministro degli Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Paolo Gentiloni ha ricevuto oggi alla Farnesina il Vice presidente della Commissione europea e Commissario europeo per l’unione energetica, Maroš Šefčovič, a Roma nell’ambito dell’Energy Union Tour, un giro nelle capitali dell’Unione europea per promuovere l’Unione dell’energia. L’incontro ha fornito l’occasione per uno scambio di vedute sui […]

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4 December 2015

MED 2015 Conference : a positive Mediterranean agenda

Minister Paolo Gentiloni will join ISPI president Paolo Magri in a press conference for the presentation of the MED 2015 Mediterranean Dialogues Conference  “Beyond Turmoil, a positive Agenda” to be held from 10 to 12 December. The conference will focus on current challenges and transformations in a Mediterranean that has become the epicentre of international […]

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3 December 2015

Osce – Minister Gentiloni at the 22nd Ministerial Council

The OSCE Ministerial Council to under way in Belgrade under the Chairmanship of Serbia will be followed by those of Germany (2016) and Austria (2017). Participants in the event will include representatives of the Organisation’s 57 Member States, 6 Mediterranean Partners (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Israel and Jordan) and 6 Asian Partners, in addition to […]

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Press Releases

28 November 2015

Joint Statement on Libya by the Governments of Algeria, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States

The Governments of Algeria, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States welcome the statement of support for a Government of National Accord in Libya signed by the majority of House of Representatives (HoR) members on November 24 and note that a majority of General National […]

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Interviews

24 November 2015

Gentiloni, Steinmeier: “Italy and Germany stand united in the migration challenge” (La Stampa)

After the dramatic events in Paris, Italy and Germany are even more convinced of the need to combat terrorism firmly and cohesively. At the same time, we feel it is vital to avoid any confusion between terrorism and refugees. We must distinguish clearly between those bringing hatred and death and those – thousands of women, […]

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Interviews

24 November 2015

Gentiloni, Steinmeier: «Italia e Germania unite nella sfida migratoria» (La Stampa)

Dopo i drammatici attentati di Parigi, Italia e Germania sono ancora più convinte della necessità di contrastare con fermezza e coesione il terrorismo. Allo stesso tempo, riteniamo fondamentale evitare qualsiasi confusione tra terroristi e profughi. Dobbiamo distinguere nettamente tra chi è portatore di odio e morte e chi – migliaia di donne, uomini e bambini […]

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Press Releases

23 November 2015

Rule of law and Agenda 2030 – IDLO’s Assembly of Parties at the Farnesina

The Assembly of Parties of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) took place today at the Farnesina. Based in Rome, IDLO is an inter-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting the rule of law and good governance in developing countries, countries undergoing economic transition and countries emerging from armed conflict. The meeting, attended by representatives of over […]

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Press Releases

18 November 2015

Filippo Grandi confirmed as UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Gentiloni: source of national pride

 “The United Nations General Assembly’s unanimous approval of the appointment proposed in recent days by Ban Ki-moon of Filippo Grandi as High Commissioner for Refugees is a source of great national pride and satisfaction”, said Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni. “We have backed Filippo Grandi for a post to which Italy […]

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Press Releases

15 November 2015

Valeria Solesin: the Farnesina extends deep condolences to the family for their painful loss

The Foreign Ministry announced that, in accordance with the procedures provided for by the French authorities, the Italian diplomatic authorities were allowed access to the morgue where the bodies of the victims of the recent terrorist attacks were arranged. With the elements supplied by the family of Italian national Valeria Solensin, those same Italian authorities […]

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Press Releases

14 November 2015

Gentiloni-Zarif telephone call: Rome and Tehran agree to postpone Rohani’s visit and to “concentrate on the response to the attacks”

During a night-time telephone call, Foreign Ministers Paolo Gentiloni and Javad Zarif agreed to postpone President Hassan Rohani’s visit to Italy. The two ministers agree on the need to concentrate on the response to the terrible terrorist deeds that have shaken France so deeply. 

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13 November 2015

Gentiloni in Abu Dhabi – Main focus principal regional dossiers, particularly Libya, and bilateral partnership

Minister Paolo Gentiloni’s mission to the United Arab Emirates, within the framework of expanding Italy’s dialogue with the leaders of the main Gulf countries, centred on participation in the Sir Bani Yas Forum, discussion of the principal regional dossiers, particularly Libya, and bilateral partnership. Gentiloni will be participating in the 6th edition of the Sir […]

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Press Releases

12 November 2015

After EXPO Milan, Italy will be heading to Antalya and Astana for the International Expositions

Italy has notified the authorities in Turkey and Kazakhstan of its formal decision to accept the invitations to take part in the next international expositions, in Antalya in 2016 and Astana in 2017. The two Expositions, which will be held in a regulatory framework established by the Bureau International des Expositions, are intermediate stages between […]

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