Meeting between the Secretary General, Ambassador Sequi, and the Executive Director for Italy at the International Monetary Fund, Domenico G. Fanizza
Today at the Farnesina, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi, met with the Executive Director for Italy at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Domenico G. Fanizza. Ambassador Sequi recalled the positive collaboration with the Fund, also under the Italian presidency of the G20, and […]
Read moreInternational Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief (22 August 2022)
On the occasion of the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, Italy strongly reaffirms its endless and constant commitment at the international level to promote freedom in this field, and firmly condemns all forms of violence and discrimination motivated by religious affiliation or non-affiliation. With growing concern, […]
Read moreFirm condemnation of the attack launched by Al Shabaab against the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu
Italy firmly condemns the attack launched by Al Shabaab against the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu, expresses its sympathy with the families of the victims and with the Somalian people and institutions and calls for the perpetrators to be quickly brought to justice. Italy remains in the forefront in combating terrorism and all forms of violent […]
Read moreStatement by the Foreign Ministries of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden on the Israeli raids of six Palestinian civil society organisations on 18 August 2022
We are deeply concerned by the raids which took place in the morning of 18 August, as part of a worrying reduction of space for civil society in the oPT. These actions are not acceptable. The further reduction of civil space in the oPT remains a source of concern. We stand firm with NGOs to […]
Read moreCivil Protection: Italy will treat another three people injured in explosion in Libya
CROSS will manage the transfer of the patients The Libyan Air Ambulance carrying three Libyan citizens injured on 1 August 2022 in the explosion of a tank in the Fezzan region has just landed at Pisa’s military airport. The Medical Evacuation (MedEvac) mission was carried out in close collaboration with the Libyan authorities. It was […]
Read more“Kabul the year after” — Secretary General Ettore Francesco Sequi guest of SkyTG24
One year on from the change of regime in Afghanistan, Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi, the Secretary General of the Farnesina, and Tommaso Claudi, former head of the consular chancellery in Kabul, are guests of the SkyTG24 special dedicated to that historic event.
Read moreStatement of the G7 Foreign Ministers in support of the IAEA´s efforts to promote Nuclear Safety and Security at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, reiterate our strongest condemnation of the ongoing unprovoked and unjustifiable war of aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The Russian Federation must immediately withdraw its troops […]
Read moreItaly–Australia. Meeting between the Secretary General of the Farnesina, Ettore Francesco Sequi, and the Ambassador of Australia, Margaret Twomey
The Secretary General of the Farnesina, Ettore Francesco Sequi, met the Ambassador of Australia, Margaret Twomey, today. Ambassador Sequi expressed his satisfaction over the growing amount of high-level contacts between Italy and Australia, which confirms the high quality of bilateral relations. In this context, Ambassador Sequi expressed his hope that the recent introduction of a […]
Read moreCommemoration of the 66th anniversary of the Marcinelle disaster – Message from Minister Di Maio
Dear fellow Italians abroad, It is with heart-felt feelings that I join the commemoration of the tragedy in which 262 workers, including 136 Italians, lost their lives 66 years ago. On this occasion, allow me to renew the Institutions’ sympathy for the families of the citizens who fell at Marcinelle and pay homage to all […]
Read moreSituation in Gaza
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation follows with deep concern the escalation in Gaza and the news of casualties among Palestinian civilians. Italy strongly condemns the launch of rockets towards Israel’s territory and reiterates Israel’s right to ensure the safety of its citizens. Italy urges all sides to show moderation to prevent […]
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