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21 January 2014

The Italian Cooperation contributes to humanitarian efforts in Central African Republic

Italy will contribute 2 million euro to humanitarian efforts in the Central African Republic, according to an announcement at the donors conference convened yesterday in Brussels by European Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs Kristalina Georgieva and head of the Coordination Office for Humanitarian Questions of the UNOCHA Valerie Amos The Italian Cooperation will immediately activate a […]

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20 January 2014

Iranian sanctions framework updated. EU adopts temporary measures

The Joint Plan of Action (JPA) agreed to by Iran and the international community in Geneva on 24 November was activated today. In response to the limits set by Iran on the development of its nuclear programme, the European Union approved a series of measures that loosen the sanctions, laid down by and in strict […]

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Press Releases

20 January 2014

Panama Canal: Minister Bonino speaks with Spanish colleague and Vice President Tajani

Within the context of the Italian government’s efforts to protect the interests of Italian firms participating in international consortium for the widening of the Panama Canal, Minister Bonino met with her Spanish counterpart Garcia-Margallo, with whom she discussed possible common initiatives for resolving the dispute between the consortium of European firms and the Panamanian authorities. […]

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20 January 2014

EU: FAC on Syria, Central Africa and nuclear question – Bonino raises case of marines – Brussels confirms interest

The Iranian nuclear programme, the Syrian crisis ahead of the Geneva 2 meeting of 22 January and the crisis in the Central African Republic were among the principal topics addressed by the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) in Brussels. Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino raised the issue of the case of the two marines – […]

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Press Releases

20 January 2014

The main themes of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

The Southern Neighbourhood (particularly Syria and Egypt), Middle East peace process, Afghanistan, Iran, preparations for the EU-Russia summit, the Central African Republic and South Sudan will make up the agenda of the EU foreign ministers at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting (FAC) to be held in Brussels tomorrow. The ministers will discuss the political and […]

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17 January 2014

New Consulates in China and Vietnam – Farnesina, growth diplomacy opens new missions

The foreign ministry confirmed it would be opening two new Consulates General, one in Ho Chi Minh City, the financial capital of Vietnam, and one in Chongking in south-central China, a city of over 30 million inhabitants. “The openings fall within the scope of the growth diplomacy programme promoted by Minister Emma Bonino and aimed […]

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Interviews

17 January 2014

“They’re badly informed. That port has handed toxic substances before”, says Bonino

Foreign Minister Emma Bonino says that “all options are on the table” in the case of Salvatore Girone and Massimiliano Latorre, the two Navy riflemen accused of murder and detained in India. Especially if the law on which the accusation is based envisages the death penalty. The options include an offensive to prevent New Delhi […]

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Press Releases

16 January 2014

Comunicato stampa OPAC: DG announces Italian port for transloading Syrian chemicals

(Versione originale) The OPCW Director-General, Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü, confirmed today that the Italian Government has agreed to allow the port of Gioia Tauro for priority chemicals brought from Syria by cargo vessels to be trans-loaded onto a U.S. ship, the MV Cape Ray. The port is located on the Mediterranean coast of southern Italy and […]

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16 January 2014

Italy in front line in protecting women’s rights, says Bonino

Women, education and development. With Italy in the front line in supporting and protecting women’s rights in Africa. These were the principal issues addressed by the 4th Conference organised by the Rita Levi-Montalcini Foundation and hosted by the Farnesina, entitled “Education for African Women: a question of gender and a driver of development”. Participants included […]

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16 January 2014

Bonino: «Le temps de la grande relance» (Fraternité Matin)

La ministre des Affaires étrangères d’Italie, Mme Emma Bonino, a annoncé, hier, la volonté des gouvernements ivoirien et italien de booster la coopération entre la Cóte d’Ivoire et son pays. «Après plusieurs années de relations bonnes mais un peu faibles, nous avons agréé que le moment est venu pour une grande relance» de la coopération […]

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14 January 2014

Minister Bonino in Ivory Coast and Sierra Leone – Revitalising bilateral relations and defending human rights

Revitalising bilateral relations against the background of Italy’s renewed interest in Africa. That was the spirit inspiring Foreign Minister Emma Bonino’s visit to Ivory Coast, which concludes the second stage of the African tour that took her to Ghana and Senegal from 5 to 8 January and to Sierra Leone yesterday, 13 January. Today’s packed […]

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12 January 2014

Bonino in Paris for Friends of Syria Group, then tour in Africa. Foreign Minister will then fly to Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast (ANSA)

First, a stopover in Paris for the meeting of the 11 countries making up the Friends of Syria Group. And then Foreign Minister Emma Bonino will be continuing her tour of “a changing Africa” with a visit to Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast. After her recent mission to Ghana and Senegal, Minister Bonino will be […]

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