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Press Releases
4 April 2016
Nagorno Karabakh: Foreign Ministry expresses concern over continuing clashes along the Line of Contact

Nagorno Karabakh: Foreign Ministry expresses concern over continuing clashes along the Line of Contact The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expresses deep concern over continuing clashes along the Line of Contact in the Nagorno Karabakh area of conflict, as well as for the victims caused by the fighting. The Italian Foreign Ministry urges […]

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Press Releases
2 April 2016
Syria: Foreign Ministry condemns airstrikes on Deir al-Asafir

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation firmly condemns the airstrikes of 31 March on civilian targets in Deir al-Asafir, a suburb of Damascus, presumably carried out by forces of al-Assad’s regime, which killed dozens of civilians, including women and children. The Foreign Ministry calls on all parties concerned to comply with the basic […]

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In detail
31 March 2016
Minister Gentiloni in Washington to attend the Nuclear Security Summit

Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni is in Washington to attend the Nuclear Security Summit taking place today and tomorrow. The Summit – the fourth after Washington (2010), Seoul (2012), The Hague (2014) and the last, furthering the process launched by President Barack Obama in his historic speech in Prague in 2009 – aims at promoting worldwide […]

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Interviews
30 March 2016
Gentiloni: «Investigative leads are unlikely and offensive. We are ready to draw the consequences if we don’t get collaboration» (Corriere della Sera)

«The firmness and dignity shown by Giulio Regeni’s parents are truly exemplary. One more reason for the institutions to insist with an equal amount of coherence and firmness. As for Egypt’s answers, we will first hear the opinion of Prosecutor Pignatone. If we don’t receive convincing answers, we will take the following steps». Foreign Minister […]

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Press Releases
25 March 2016
Brussels attack: Belgian authorities give the Italian Embassy in Belgium confirmation of the identification of the body of compatriot Patricia Rizzo. Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its sympathy

The Italian Embassy in Belgium has received confirmation from the Belgian authorities of the identification of the body of compatriot Patricia Rizzo, who died following the attack at the Maelbeek station on 22 March. Our Embassy in Brussels will continue to assist family members living in Belgium. The Crisis Unit of the Ministry of Foreign […]

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In detail
25 March 2016
Minister Gentiloni in Moscow

Gentiloni was in the Russian capital today for a meeting with his counterpart Serghei Lavrov. The Syrian crisis and the current negotiations in Geneva were the main items on the agenda. Today’s visit, Minister Gentiloni said, was an opportunity to review political and economic relations between the two countries, particularly in view of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s participation in […]

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Press Releases
24 March 2016
Visit to Algeria by Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enzo Amendola

The Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs visited Algeria yesterday and today. Mr Amendola held bilateral meetings with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ramtane Lamamra, the Minister for Religious Affairs Mohamed Aissa, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy.  In his meeting with […]

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Press Releases
24 March 2016
Minister Gentiloni meets the Heads of Mission of Asian countries belonging to UNESCAP

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni today met the Group of Heads of Mission of Asian countries belonging to UNESCAP  – UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. The group includes the ambassadors of Bangladesh – which has chaired the group since 2015 – Afghanistan, Australia, China, South Korea, Philippines, […]

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Press Releases
22 March 2016
Brussels attacks: telephone call by Minister Gentiloni to Belgian Foreign Minister Reynders

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni telephoned the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders to express the sympathy and deep solidarity of the Italian Government and people. The Belgian minister confirmed the severity of the attacks suffered at the airport and metro stations. The Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs is working with Embassies […]

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Press Releases
22 March 2016
Minister Gentiloni on terror attack in Brussels

“I am following with bated breath the evolution of the situation in Brussels and I wish to express my condolences to the people of Belgium hit by yet another terror attack,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni. “All structures of our diplomatic and consular networks are working to  provide the best possible support to […]

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Press Releases
22 March 2016
Il Ministro Gentiloni sull’attacco terroristico a Bruxelles

“Seguo con il fiato sospeso l’evolversi della situazione a Bruxelles e mi stringo al popolo e al governo belga colpito da un nuovo attacco terroristico” così il Ministro degli affari esteri Paolo Gentiloni. “Tutte le strutture della nostra diplomazia sono attivate per prestare massima assistenza ai nostri connazionali” ha concluso Gentiloni.

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Press Releases
16 March 2016
Concern expressed for Israel’s announcement to annex 234 hectares of land in the West Bank

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expresses concern for Israel’s decision, announced yesterday, to annex 234 hectares of land in the West Bank, south of Jericho. The decision, by increasing the land available for new settlements, contributes to undermining the two-State solution, which is the only one capable of assuring the Israeli and […]

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