Press Note by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, met at the Farnesina the Executive Director of UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund), Henrietta Fore, who is in Italy for the UNICEF International Council held in Florence last 12-13 November at the UNICEF ‘Innocenti’ Research Centre. The Deputy Foreign Minister underscored […]
Read moreThe Foreign Ministry expresses deep concern over the escalation of violence between Gaza and Israel
The Foreign Ministry expresses deep concern over the serious escalation of violence between Gaza and Israel in the last few hours, firmly condemns the launch of rockets from the Gaza Strip onto the Israeli territory and calls on all the parties concerned to immediately cease the violence. Italy staunchly supports the priority goal of tangibly […]
Read moreThe Foreign Ministry allocates funds to the World Health Organization to provide healthcare in Libya
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, through the Africa Fund, has arranged to allocate 1,118,700 euros to the World Health Organization (WHO) to boost healthcare assistance to the migrants held in camps in Libya. The “Enhancing Diagnosis and Treatment for Migrants in detention centers in Libya” project will focus its activities on the […]
Read moreUndersecretary Merlo meets Guatemala’s Deputy Foreign Minister
The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Riccardo Merlo, met Guatemala’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Jairo David Estrada Barrios, at the Farnesia today. Undersecretary Merlo said that Italy is looking with much interest at the Central American Region which it believes has great potential for economic development. He reconfirmed that Italy fully supports Italian enterprises […]
Read moreMinister Moavero Milanesi attends “Italian-German Business Forum ” in Bolzano
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, is attending the eighth Italian-German Business Forum this afternoon, Thursday 8 November, in Bolzano. The theme of the event, organised by Italy’s Confindustria and the Federation of German Industries (BDI), is : “The priorities for the Italian and German industries to promote the future of […]
Read moreMeeting of Minister Moavero Milanesi with Paraguayan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luis Alberto Castiglioni
Today, at the Farnesina, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay, Luis Alberto Castiglioni, accompanied by Paraguayan Member of Parliament, Sebastian Garcia. The two ministers reviewed the issues of mutual interest on the bilateral and regional level and discussed negotiations for the Association […]
Read moreAsia Bibi case
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation together with Foreign Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi, to meet the many requests coming from Italian citizens, continue to closely follow the situation of Ms Asia Bibi in tight cooperation with the Italian Embassy in Pakistan and in constant coordination with all the States involved. The Foreign Ministry […]
Read moreEmergency contribution to the UNHCR just approved
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, approved an emergency contribution of 1.5 million euros to the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), to be destined for humanitarian activities to support Syrian refugees in the Jordanian camps of Zaatari and Azraq, with a special focus on their health conditions.
Read moreMinister Moavero Milanesi meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Anders Samuelsen
Today at the Farnesina, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark, Anders Samuelsen, who was accompanied by the State Secretary for Trade, Susanne Hyldelund. The Ministers discussed the major issues of political relevance in Europe and internationally and different […]
Read moreMissione a Madrid del Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Enzo Moavero Milanesi
Il Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, è in missione a Madrid. Domenica 4 novembre, incontra il Ministro dell’Agricoltura spagnolo, Luis Planas, per discutere del prossimo Quadro finanziario pluriennale del bilancio dell’Unione Europea. Lunedì 5 novembre partecipa, con il Ministro degli Affari Esteri, dell’Unione Europea e della Cooperazione spagnolo, Josep […]
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