Sicurezza

Press Releases

23 February 2015

Gentiloni meets with Arab League ambassadors: dialogue between civilisations and countering Daesh

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni participated in a meeting organised by the 18 the Arab League ambassadors, who also extended the invitation to the chairmen of the Foreign Affairs Commissions of the Chamber and Senate, the Hon. Chicchito and Sen. Casini. The meeting foregrounded Italy’s and the Arab League’s common interest […]

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Press Releases

22 February 2015

Libya: Gentiloni speaks by telephone with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni exchanged views on developments in the situation in Libya in a telephone call today with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond. The two discussed current initiatives aimed at confronting the crisis as well as the next possible steps to be undertaken within the framework of the EU […]

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Press Releases

13 February 2015

Yemen – Italy temporarily closes its embassy in Sana’a

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has decided to close the Embassy of Italy in Sana’a temporarily in view of recent events and the progressive deterioration in security conditions. The decision was taken within the framework of an international coordination effort that has led to the closing by various nations of their embassies […]

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Press Releases

10 February 2015

Somalia: Farnesina commends confidence to new government

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation commends the confidence granted by the Somali Parliament to the new government led by Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke. In expressing deep appreciation for the new government’s stated intention to meet the goals and deadlines agreed with the international community for the implementation of institutional reforms, […]

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Press Releases

7 February 2015

Joint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States

The governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States strongly condemn all acts of violence within Libya, including the February 3 attack carried out by forces operating under the Alshuruq Operation in the Oil Crescent area. These attacks undermine the efforts of Libyans who are working to bring peace and […]

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In detail

6 February 2015

Sicurezza e lotta al terrorismo – Gentiloni alla Conferenza internazionale di Monaco

Il Ministro Paolo Gentiloni e’ a Monaco di Baviera, in Germania, per partecipare, insieme con il Ministro della Difesa Roberta Pinotti, alla cinquantunesima conferenza internazionale sulla sicurezza. 80 leader mondialiFino a domenica circa 80 leader mondiali, tra cui il Vicepresidente e il Segretario di Stato Usa, Joe Biden e John Kerry, il Presidente ucraino Petro […]

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Interviews

5 February 2015

Gentiloni: “Italy and the Islamic State on our shores” (Il Foglio) Minister Paolo Gentiloni’s interview with the “Il Foglio” newspaper

What to do about Libya? No military solutions, no division of the country. Gentiloni explains where the Italian negotiations are heading by Paola Peduzzi Milan. The negotiations in Libya are moving, some results are being achieved “for the first time”, and “the reawakened glimmer of hope in the talks overseen by the United Nations is […]

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In detail

2 February 2015

Italy-Algeria: Gentiloni, common effort at inclusive negotiations on Libya

Italy and Algeria “will work together so that UN Envoy in Libya Bernardino Leon includes in the talks those who have thus far not participated in Geneva”, said Minister for Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni at the end of a meeting in Algiers with his counterpart Ramtane Lamamra. He also underscored that “all possible means” would […]

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In detail

2 February 2015

Gentiloni in Algiers: terrorism and Libyan crisis on agenda

The fight against terrorism, crisis in key countries such as Libya and bilateral relations are on Minister for Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni’s agenda today in Algiers where he has meetings scheduled with President Abdelaziz Boutleflika, Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra and Premier Abdelmadek Sellal. Among other things, Gentiloni intends to discuss the Italo-Algerian intergovernmental summit planned […]

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Press Releases

1 February 2015

Gentiloni condemns decapitation of Japanese hostage

“The sacrifice of Kenji Goto will not halt the struggle against terrorism and religious extremism, which continues at the side of the Japanese government”. Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni firmly condemned the decapitation of journalist Kenji Goto, extending Italy’s solidarity to his family and the entire Japanese population.

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Press Releases

31 January 2015

Concern over the Israeli authorities’ decision to build 430 new homes in the occupied West Bank

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is deeply concerned over the Israeli authorities’ decision to build 430 new homes in the occupied West Bank. This decision further complicates the efforts to kick-start the negotiations. It also appears to be in contradiction with the Israeli Government’s repeated intention to achieve a peace based on […]

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Press Releases

30 January 2015

Gentiloni: Solidarity and support for the Egyptian government and people in the fight against terrorism

Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni strongly condemned yesterday’s terrorist attacks in the North Sinai Governorate that resulted in numerous dead and wounded. “I wish to extend my condolences to the families of the victims and to the Egyptian people as a whole,  and to confirm Italy’s full support for the Egyptian […]

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