Iraq, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the attack against the base of the International Coalition against Daesh in Erbil.
Italy condemns the rocket attacks against a base of the International Coalition to Combat Daesh in Erbil (Iraqi Kurdistan), which caused the death of an employee of the base and the wounding of numerous soldiers and civilians. We express our solidarity with the victim’s family and wish those involved in the attack a prompt […]
Read moreThe call for applications for “digital TEM vouchers” will open on 9 marzo 2021 50 million euros allocated to help small enterprises engage e-skilled temporary export managers for boosting business internationalisation
A priority project aimed at improving exports through the gradual transition of businesses towards increasingly widespread digitalization, as part of the innovative strategy to support business internationalisation kickstarted by Minister Di Maio with the Pact for Export, is currently taking shape. The ‘digital TEM voucher’ programme, launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International […]
Read moreMinister Di Maio holds telephone talks with the President-designate of the Presidential Council of Libya Al Menfi and the Prime Minister-designate of the Government of National Unity Dbeibah
Minister Di Maio held cordial telephone talks today with the President-designate of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Yunis Al Menfi, and the Prime Minister-designate of the Government of National Unity, Abdel Hamid Dbeibah, following their appointment by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum. The appointment of a unified executive authority, at the end of a process […]
Read moreG20; Vice Minister Sereni, build a future focussing on people, the planet, and prosperity
“Covid-19 is the umpteenth example of how much interdependence is a decisive factor, with the enormous impact the virus has had on all the G20 Countries, as well as developing and emerging Countries in Africa, the Mediterranean, and Latin America”. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marina Sereni, said as much at the T20 Inception Conference, […]
Read moreDay of Solidarity with Belarus: Italy stands with the people of Belarus
In celebrating the day of solidarity with Belarus, Italy stands by the side of the people of Belarus in claiming their legitimate aspirations, expressing admiration for the courage and determination of those who – despite the continuing repression and intimidation – keep on demonstrating peacefully for their rights. Genuine democratic transition in Belarus can only […]
Read more6 February. International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
On the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, Italy wishes to reaffirm its unconditional commitment to the elimination of this heinous form of violence to which girls are subjected, which has serious and irreversible consequences on their physical and psychological development and constitutes an enormous obstacle in the process […]
Read moreThe Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States of America welcome the agreement reached by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum
The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States of America welcome the agreement reached by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum on a unified interim Libyan executive authority charged with leading the country to national elections on December 24, 2021. This critical step towards reaching a negotiated, inclusive political solution is […]
Read moreItaly welcomes the outcome of the vote in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum
Italy welcomes the outcome of the vote with which today, in Geneva, the 75 delegates of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) appointed the President, the two Vice Presidents of the Presidential Council and the Prime Minister. We congratulate the candidates elected at the end of a process led by the Libyans, for the Libyans. […]
Read moreDel Re: the pandemic poses a historic challenge to international humanitarian law
The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, participated in the closing event of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the International Institute of Humanitarian Law of Sanremo. Speaking immediately after the message of greetings from the President of the Republic, the Vice Minister stressed how Italy has always been […]
Read moreItaly expresses satisfaction at the agreement reached between the USA and Russian Federation on the New Start Treaty
Italy warmly welcomes the agreement reached between the United States and the Russian Federation to extend the New START Treaty – a key instrument in the current arms control regime – and supports dialogue between the two major nuclear powers on ways to further progress in this field. Italy remains committed to upholding and strengthening […]
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