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Press Releases
18 May 2017
Alfano: “I express appreciation for the developments in the political situation in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”​

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano:  “I would like to express my appreciation for the decision taken by the president of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Ivanov, to confer to Zoran Zaev the mandate for form a new Cabinet. It is an important attempt to solve the difficult ongoing political […]

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Press Releases
18 May 2017
Alfano: “We welcome the latest news coming from Tirana in these past few hours”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “We welcome the latest news coming from Tirana in these past few hours indicating a positive outcome of the dialogue between political parties in Albania, aimed at jointly establishing the timeline and procedures for the next parliamentary elections in Albania.   We hope that an […]

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In detail
15 May 2017
Minister Alfano in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council meeting

After the first working session, opened by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, the ministers will discuss the state of progress in the implementation of the “EU Global Strategy” in the area of security and defence. Discussions will also focus on issues connected to the Horn of […]

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Press Releases
13 May 2017
Alfano: “The Italian Language reaffirmed at European Institution level”

“For the first, time Italian is one of the restricted group of languages used in the final selection of European Union officials,” announced Foreign Minister, Angelino Alfano. The news was confirmed by the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) in a note disclosing data on the second language known, at least at B2 level, by the […]

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Press Releases
9 May 2017
Undersecretary Amendola on visit in Tirana

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, is on visit in Tirana today. Accompanied by Italian Ambassador Alberto Cutillo, and by the Special Envoy for the preparation of the Western Balkans Summit, Michele Giacomelli, the Italian top-ranking official met with the Speaker of the Parliament, Ilir Meta, whom he congratulated for his recent election as […]

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In detail
28 April 2017
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is in La Valletta to attend the informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich)​

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is in La Valletta to attend the informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich). The meeting will focus on the major issues on the international agenda. After the meeting, Minister Alfano will have a bilateral meeting with the EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and […]

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27 April 2017
Sixty Years and Beyond: Contributing to Development Cooperation

“As part of the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome, we want to dedicate a moment of reflection to development cooperation. In providing assistance to growth and development, the EU beams the ‘Union proud of its values’ that European leaders evoked in the Declaration signed here in Rome […]

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Press Releases
26 April 2017
Telephone call between Minister Alfano and EU Commissioner Hahn on the Western Balkans Process

This morning, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had a telephone conversation with the European Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn. The telephone call, made at the request of the European Commissioner, concerned the Western Balkans Process, of which Italy currently holds the Presidency. The conversation, which […]

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Accreditation Notices
25 April 2017
Conference “Sixty years and beyond: contributing to development cooperation” (Farnesina, 27 April 2017)

On Thursday, 27 April 2017, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Farnesina will hold the conference entitled “Sixty years and beyond: contributing to development cooperation”, a high-level meeting on development cooperation within the European Union. The Conference will open with remarks by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, and by the EU Commissioner for International Development and Cooperation, […]

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21 April 2017
Conferenza “Against Stop Lights and Protectionisms”

“Italy is a superpower of taste, beauty, culture and a high-quality lifestyle,” said Minister Alfano at the conference held at the Farnesina entitled “Contro semafori e protezionismi” (“Against Stop Lights and Protectionisms”) on the protection of Made in Italy agro-food products and the importance of an informed awareness on nutrition and health. The conference was […]

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