Ethiopia. Italian Cooperation’s Contribution in response to the Country’s humanitarian crisis
At Vice-Minister Emanuela Del Re’s urging, Italian Cooperation passed an emergency contribution amounting to Euro 500,000 in favour of the “Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund”. This is a multi-donor fund managed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), dedicated to financing humanitarian projects set up by the United Nations Agencies and the […]
Read moreClimate and energy transition – Minister Di Maio takes part in a Video Conference with Kerry, Borrell, Timmermans, and EU Foreign Ministers
Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, has taken part in a video conference with the new US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, the High Representative of the European Union, Josep Borrell, the Vice President of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans, and the Foreign Ministers of the European […]
Read moreNota Farnesina – Caso Luca Ventre
La Farnesina sta seguendo con la massima attenzione la tragica vicenda del nostro connazionale Luca Ventre, deceduto lo scorso 1 gennaio a Montevideo, dopo essersi introdotto nel compound dell’Ambasciata. Il connazionale, dopo aver scavalcato nelle primissime ore della mattina di un giorno festivo la recinzione dell’Ambasciata è stato fermato da personale di una società di […]
Read moreBelarus: Sereni calls for freedom of information and the release of arrested journalists
“In democratic societies, freedom of information plays an essential role in ensuring respect for human rights and fundamental liberties,” said the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marina Sereni, speaking at the Arria-formula Meeting on the repeated violations of media freedom in Belarus. “Italy – Vice Minister Sereni continued – is concerned about the continuous reports […]
Read moreLatin America: VM Sereni holds talks with the President of the EU-LAC Foundation Pajin
“Italy has consistently supported the strengthening and consolidation of relations between the European Union and the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.” said the Italian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marina Sereni, during a cordial conversation this morning with Leire Pajin Iraola, President of the EU-LAC Foundation, whose purpose is to foster bi-regional relations […]
Read moreComing into effect of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
On the occasion of the coming into effect of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), Italy confirms its full backing of the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons, and continues to be particularly engaged in disarmament sectors, weapons control, and non proliferation, which are essential parts of our foreign policy. […]
Read moreJoint Statement on the Situation in Libya
The following joint statement was issued by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States welcome the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum’s (LPDF) vote in favor of the selection mechanism for a new interim executive authority, […]
Read moreUNESCO: Sereni, cultural heritage basis for future growth and innovation
‘In recent months UNESCO’s action to deal with the health emergency has been hallmarked by timeliness and effectiveness, especially in the field of Education’, stated Marina Sereni, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the opening of the Italian National Commission meeting for UNESCO. Vice Minister Sereni added: ‘Italy is the leading financial contributor to this […]
Read moreNOTA FARNESINA – Libia
L’Italia accoglie con soddisfazione l’esito del voto con il quale i membri del Foro di Dialogo Politico Libico (LPDF) hanno adottato oggi i meccanismi per nominare le figure di vertice dell’autorità esecutiva unificata che dovrà condurre la Libia alle elezioni del 24 dicembre 2021. Ad un anno dalla Conferenza di Berlino del 19 gennaio […]
Read moreForeign Ministry Note – Jan Kubiš appointed Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General on Libya
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, welcomed with great satisfaction the confirmation by the UN Security Council of the appointment of Jan Kubiš to the post of Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General on Libya. An important appointment that Italy supports with determination, reaffirming its full and convinced commitment to […]
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