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Press Releases
23 December 2016
Joint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States

One year after the signing of the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA) in Skhirat, Morocco, the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States commend the Presidency Council (PC) of the Government of National Accord (GNA) for its efforts to restore unified governance, prosperity, and security to Libya.  We congratulate the […]

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Press Releases
19 December 2016
Minister Alfano on the tragic facts of Berlin​

“I was deeply struck and grieved at the news of this evening’s despicable attack in Berlin and I express my deepest-felt condolences and my warmest sympathy to the German Government. We are close to the German people in this sorrowful moment, which should instead be of joy and peace as we approach the Christmas festivities,” […]

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Press Releases
19 December 2016
Minister Alfano on the attack in Jordan

“I wish to express my deepest sorrow for the barbaric terroristic attack that affected Karak, where ten people lost their lives, among them four Jordanian policemen.” These are the words in a note written by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. The Minister added that “Italy is close to the families […]

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Press Releases
19 December 2016
Minister Alfano strongly condemns murder of Russian Ambassador to Turkey

“I wish to express my profound indignation and strong condemnation for the murder of the Russian Ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov.” These are the words expressed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, to the Russian Ambassador to Italy, Sergey Razov, during the ceremony with the Diplomatic Corps at the Quirinale. Mr Alfano […]

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In detail
16 December 2016
Latin America – Legality and security: strategies, shared experiences, and cooperation perspectives

Today the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) is hosting the Conference entitled “Legality and security in Latin America: strategies, shared experiences, and cooperation perspectives”, organised as part of the celebrations of the 150th Anniversary of the foundation of the Italo–Latin American Institute (IILA). The Conference unites the Ministers of Justice of many […]

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Press Releases
11 December 2016
Cairo bombing: firm condemnation by Farnesina

The Italian Foreign Ministry firmly condemns this morning’s terrorist attack on the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral and expresses its sympathy to the families of the victims, to the Egyptian people and to the Coptic Orthodox Church.Italy confirms its staunch commitment to combat terrorism alongside the Countries in the region.

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Press Releases
11 December 2016
Istanbul bombing: firm condemnation by Farnesina

The Italian Foreign Ministry firmly condemns last night’s bombings in Istanbul, which caused the death of dozens of people and injured more than 160 people. The Ministry also wishes to express its closeness to the families of the people killed and its solidarity to the Government and to all the Turkish people. Italy confirms its […]

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In detail
9 December 2016
Humanitarian crisis in Mosul

The military operations to free Mosul from Daesh terrorists have produced a flow of almost 80,000 dislocated persons up to now and, in this phase, it is essential to multiply humanitarian relief activities in order to meet the greater needs on the ground, especially in view of the upcoming winter season.   Granting the request […]

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Press Releases
30 November 2016
Iraq – Gentiloni to al-Jaafari: Italy stands by your side

“We are standing by you while Mosul is being liberated and we will continue to be by your side through the post-Daesh stabilisation process. Italy intends to keep its commitment in the region, by supporting the Baghdad Government and the anti-ISIL coalition through the carrying out of crucially important activities, such as the restructuring of […]

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Press Releases
8 November 2016
Bangladesh: Undersecretary Benedetto Della Vedova to visit Dhaka (10 November 2016)

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Benedetto Della Vedova, will visit Dhaka on 10 November to meet the authorities of Bangladesh and the Italian community, four months after the violent terrorist attack in which 22 civilians were killed, including 9 Italian citizens. Undersecretary Della Vedova received the families of the victims at the Farnesina […]

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Interviews
3 November 2016
Gentiloni: «It will be a definitive defeat but terrrorism will not end» (Il Messaggero)​

Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni is already looking forward to after the battle.  «The final defeat of Daesh, the self-proclaimed Caliphate, is within reach,» he said. However, we cannot make the same mistakes of the past, we must avoid acts of vengeance and go beyond the simple military dimension of the fight against terrorism». Minister, how long will it […]

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