Politica Estera

In detail

15 September 2014

Iraq: Mogherini at International Conference in Paris – ISIS – a threat that knows no borders. Urgent action needed

ISIS is “a global threat that knows no borders”. In Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini’s opinion, it is vital for the international community to act: on the military level but also, and above all, on the political and humanitarian levels. “We all agree on the need to act together and on the urgency of doing so”, […]

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Press Releases

12 September 2014

Marò: Mogherini, bene rientro Latorre. Continuiamo a lavorare per soluzione

Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini has welcomed the news of the Indian Supreme Court’s decision to grant Massimiliano Latorre’s request to return to Italy for 4 months of medical treatment. “In recent weeks we have shared in the Latorre family’s concern over Massimiliano’s health. With this decision, which the Italian Government greatly appreciates, the Indian judges […]

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In detail

10 September 2014

Anti-ISIS Regional powers must be involved; I’ve spoken with Ukrainian foreign minister, the ceasefire is holding

One of the main challenges facing Europe and the United States in tackling the threat from ISIS – especially in Iraq – is to construct a coalition against the terrorist organisation and involve the regional powers. Powers that include Turkey and Iran, as well as the Gulf states and Egypt. These were some of Minister […]

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In detail

9 September 2014

Anti-ISIS coalition outside of NATO – Involve Arab and Islamic countries, provide humanitarian aid and control financial flows

A priority in the strategy to combat ISIS is the creation of a coalition within the United Nations, starting with the Arab and Islamic countries. It should use a range of instruments, especially humanitarian ones, but also the control of economic and financial flows to prevent ISIS from receiving supplies and block its access to […]

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Press Releases

1 September 2014

Middle East: Israel must avoid counter-productive initiatives that obstruct dialogue, says Mogherini

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Federica Mogherini, views as counterproductive the decision by the Israeli Civil Administration in the Occupied Territories to take possession of the land belonging to 5 Palestinian villages. Israel’s probable intention is to build a new settlement on the land in the Bethlehem area. As the Minister pointed […]

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Interviews

1 September 2014

Mogherini: Putin non rispetta i patti ma la diplomazia resta l`unica strada (Corriere della Sera)

«Il compito dell`Alto Rappresentante per la Politica estera è quello di indicare ai partner alcune linee strategiche e su quella base cercare un consenso europeo, che dia alla Ue la forza per giocare un ruolo influente nel mondo. Credo ci sia un grande spazio per l`Europa in politica estera: mai come adesso tutte le sfide […]

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Interviews

1 September 2014

Mogherini: Putin non rispetta i patti ma la diplomazia resta l`unica strada (Corriere della Sera)

«The task of the High Representative for Foreign Affairs is to outline a strategic approach that ensures an incisive EU role in the world, and to seek European partners’ consensus on it. I believe that there is a great deal of room for Europe in foreign policy-making. More than ever before, all the critical challenges […]

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Press Releases

29 August 2014

Italy-Turkey: Mogherini wishes Davutoglu and Cavusoglu well, sure of continued excellent collaboration

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Federica Mogherini wished new Turkish Premier Ahmet Davutoglu and Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu well. “I am sure that the already excellent collaboration between Italy and Turkey on the many international dossiers that concern both nations will continue”, Mogherini said. At the same time, she added, “together with other […]

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Press Releases

29 August 2014

Expo 2015: Turkey confirms participation

Turkey yesterday confirmed it would be participating in the 2015 Milan Universal EXPO. The Farnesina, Italian Embassy in Ankara and the EXPO2015 Society worked at length on this achievement, maintaining intense contacts with the Turkish authorities. Turkey presence further enriches the EXPO’s already broad participation. For its foreseen contribution to the theme of food security […]

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Press Releases

28 August 2014

Ukraine: Mogherini and Klimkin speak, east situation on EU ministers’ agenda Friday in Milan

Today’s alarming news once again from Ukraine was the focus of a telephone meeting that Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini held today with her Ukraine colleague Pavel Klimkin. The chief Kiev diplomat voiced his concerns to Mogherini over developments on the ground, despite the hopes sparked for the launch of negotiations after the recent […]

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Press Releases

26 August 2014

M.O. Mogherini, bene cessate il fuoco

According to Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini, the agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza, proposed by Egypt and announced this evening, will pave the way to political negotiations capable of leading to the resolution of the Middle East conflict. “After seven weeks of expectations, all too often disappointed, it is my hope that the […]

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Press Releases

25 August 2014

P3+3 Statement on Libya

The governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States strongly condemn the escalation of fighting and violence in and around Tripoli, Benghazi, and across Libya, especially against residential areas, public facilities, and critical infrastructure, by both land attacks and air strikes. We reiterate our calls, joining those of the Libyan interim […]

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