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8 April 2016

Minister Gentiloni in Japan

Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni will be in Tokyo today and tomorrow for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Italy-Japan bilateral relations and to attend the opening of two exhibitions, “Gems and Jewels of the Medicis” and “Renaissance Masterpieces from the Art Galleries of the Venice Academy”. The two exhibitions are […]

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Press Releases

7 April 2016

Myanmar: Gentiloni expresses appreciation for the release of political prisoners

From Yangon, where he is on an official visit, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, expressed “appreciation for the decision of the Burmese Government” to release over the next two weeks the political prisoners, activists and students currently in custody. During his two-day visit to Myanmar, Minister Gentiloni met Foreign Minister […]

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Press Releases

6 April 2016

Iraq: Visit of Undersecretary Amendola to Erbil

During his visit to Iraq, Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, stopped in Erbil where he met the principal authorities of the Kurdistan Regional Government, including President Barzani, the Prime Minister and the Head of Foreign Affairs. He also met the Adviser for Security and discussed the situation in the region and, specifically, the fight […]

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Press Releases

5 April 2016

Undersecretary Amendola visits Carabinieri task force and Italian Special Forces while in Baghdad

On the second day of his visit to Baghdad, Undersecretary Amendola visited the Carabinieri task force and the Italian Special Forces involved in the assistance and training of Iraqi security forces tasked with fighting Daesh and stabilising the country. Thanking the troops for their highly qualified contribution to training Iraqi police and soldiers, Amendola underlined […]

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4 April 2016

Day of Action Against Landmines

The Italian Ministry of Education celebrated the Day of Action Against Landmines today with a conference entitled “E’ tempo di disinnescare il pianeta” – “It’s time to defuse the planet” – patronaged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.The Conference, organised by the Italian National Association of Civilian Victims of War (ANVCG), was attended […]

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Press Releases

4 April 2016

Under-Secretary Amendola visits Baghdad

During his visit to Baghdad today, Italy’s Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Vincenzo Amendola met Iraqi President Fuad Masum and Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari. Later in the day he is expected to meet with Parliamentary Speaker Salim al Jubouri. During the talks Under-Secretary Amendola reiterated Italy’s commitment to supporting security and development in Iraq. Mr […]

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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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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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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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