Minister Di Maio: Participation At The G7 Foreign And Development Ministers’ Meeting (Liverpool, 11-12 December 2021)
On 11 and 12 December the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, is taking part in the second G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting in Liverpool, under the British presidency. The Development Ministers are also expected to participate, beginning from the afternoon of 11 December. Representing Italy is Deputy Foreign Minister […]
Read moreMAECI and UNICEF together to prevent early school leaving in Albani
“Every Young Person Matters” is the project’s name to prevent school drop-outs in Albania secondary schools. The project is financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with a 4 million euros contribution. The initiative, developed with UNICEF, aims to foster the inclusion of young people in the training and education system in […]
Read moreItaly elected Category A member of the Executive Council of the International Maritime Organisation – IMO
The Foreign Ministry expresses deep satisfaction for the re-election of Italy in Category A of the Executive Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the two-year period 2022-2023, which took place today in London during the XXXII General Assembly of the Organization, which has the task of promoting the development and safety of maritime […]
Read moreInternational Human Rights Day (10 December 2021) – Statement by Minister Di Maio
Statement by Mr Luigi Di Maio, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Italy Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe * * * “Today we celebrate the International Human Rights Day. Respect for human rights has advanced significantly since the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights in 1948. The Council […]
Read moreSigning of the “Protocol of Action for the Safety of Cooperation Operators” in the presence of Deputy Minister Sereni
The signing ceremony of the “Protocol of Action for the Security of Cooperation Operators” between the Foreign Ministry (DGCS – Directorate-General for Development Cooperation, DGIT – Directorate General for Italian Citizens Abroad and Migration, and Secretariat-General -Crisis Unit), AICS (the Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development) and the networks of the civil society organisations AOI […]
Read moreInternational Anti-Corruption Day
International Anti-Corruption Day was celebrated today at the Foreign Ministry. Luigi Di Maio, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, opening the proceedings, reiterated that the fight against corruption remains a priority for Italy which, in its legal diplomacy work, is committed to promoting the culture of legality, transparency, and the prevention of corruption. […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio attends the 2nd Italy – Central Asia Conference in 1+5 format
Minister Luigi Di Maio, accompanied by Deputy Minister Manlio Di Stefano, travelled to Tashkent, in Uzbekistan, to chair the 2nd Italy-Central Asia Conference, in the 1+5 format (Italy + Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan). The Conference, organised with the Tashkent Authorities, after the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, has ensured continuity of the diplomatic […]
Read moreDeputy Minister Della Vedova at the 20th Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court
Deputy Minister Benedetto Della Vedova addressed the 20th Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, currently taking place in The Hague. The Deputy Minister reaffirmed Italy’s full and convincing support for the International Criminal Court, an “indispensable institution and a bulwark – often the last – against impunity for those responsible for the most […]
Read moreSahel; Sereni, we need to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism in the region
“In order to enhance the effectiveness of the counter-terrorism efforts of the international community and the countries in the region we need to invest more and more significantly in the prevention of violent extremism, working with the local communities, with the aim of ensuring basic services, training and development opportunities, and building credible institutions by […]
Read moreAppointment of Stephanie Williams as UN Secretary General’s Special Adviser on Libya
Italy welcomes UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ appointment of Stephanie Williams as his Special Adviser on Libya. The UN plays a crucial role in support of the ongoing Libyan-owned and Libyan-led political process. At this critical juncture, both Libya and the International Community will undoubtedly benefit from Stephanie Williams’ vision, experience and previous accomplishments. The […]
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