Undersecretary Scalfarotto: concern about Alexey Navalny’s proven poisoning
“The now ascertained news of Alexey Navalny’s poisoning raises enormous concern. Europe bases its very identity on fundamental values such as democracy, pluralism, freedom of thought and expression, and the intangibility of human life. I hope that the Russian Federation will carry out all necessary investigations to identify the culprits and clarify what happened as […]
Read moreNOTICE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Navalny
Italy expresses deep concern and indignation about the identification by the competent German authorities of a nerve agent as the cause of the poisoning of Russian activist Alexei Navalny. It is a crime that we strongly condemn, and that makes even more urgent the need for the Russian Federation to clarify quickly and transparently the […]
Read moreScalfarotto: imports of PVA, great appreciation for stopping duties
Undersecretary Scalfarotto greatly appreciated the vote expressed by EU Member States that blocked in the first instance the approval of duties on imports of PVA (Polyvinyl Alchol), a semifinished material essential for Italian companies, particularly in the paper sector.“Once again the excellent teamwork carried out by the Forwign Ministry offices and our Permanent Representation in […]
Read moreVice Minister Del Re in Beirut to coordinate Italian aid
The Vice Minister in charge of development cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, is visiting Beirut today in order to enhance the commitment of Italian cooperation in the field and to ascertain the type and destination of humanitarian needs on the ground in the current emergency and post-emergency phases. In addition to the local authorities, the Vice […]
Read moreScalfarotto: Belarus, we renew our call for dialogue
“We renew our appeal to the Belarusian Government to make dialogue with the opposition and civil society the one and only ground of confrontation for a stable negotiated solution to the current crisis,” Undersecretary Ivan Scalfarotto affirmed. “The European Union must continue to draw strength from the cohesion it is demonstrating on this dossier and […]
Read moreNOTE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Belarus
Minister Di Maio expresses his condemnation and concern about the withdrawal of accreditation and the expulsion of many foreign journalists who witnessed the demonstrations taking place in Belarus in recent weeks. He added that “it is necessary to restore respect for press freedom as soon as possible and allow independent journalists to continue to follow […]
Read moreNote of the Minister of Foreign Affairs – The virtual Roadshow will start in 10 stages dedicated to the Pact for Export
On Monday 31st August 2020 the virtual Roadshow “Pact For Export: tools and opportunities for SMEs” is starting, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in cooperation with ICE, SACE and SIMEST, Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces and Unioncamere. A cycle of 10 virtual meetings lasting 90 minutes open to companies […]
Read moreNOTE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Telephone conversation of Minister Di Maio with his Belarussian counterpart, Vladimir Makei
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio had a telephone conversation with his Belarussian counterpart Vladimir Makei about the current political situation in Belarus. Minister Di Maio pointed out that Italy is following with attention and concern the events in Belarus and is committed together with the European Union to lower […]
Read moreNOTA FARNESINA – Freedom of religion in Sudan
As part of its international commitment to freedom of religion or belief, Italy has promoted – within the International Contact Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief (ICG-FORB) – a joint declaration on Sudan, aimed at expressing satisfaction and support for the democratic transition and reform process undertaken by the Transitional Government under civilian leadership. […]
Read moreNOTE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Navalny
Italy expresses deep concern about the preliminary conclusions released today by experts at the German Charité Hospital on Alexei Navalny’s clinical condition, which suggest that the Russian activist may have been the victim of poisoning. We strongly support the need to quickly shed full light on these very serious events and, in line with what […]
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