Minister Moavero meets with the Foreign Ministers of Ethiopia and Eritrea
As part of the meetings scheduled in New York on the sidelines of his participation in the 73rd UNGA, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, had a cordial and in-depth meeting with the Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Workneh Gebeyehu, and of Eritrea, Osman Saleh. The meeting, organised in support of the […]
Read moreThe excellence of Apulian enogastronomy showcased at the OSCE Permanent Council
Apulia introduced itself in today’s meeting of the Permanent Council of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe), in which Italy holds the Chairmanship this year. Thanks to the Italian Chairmanship of the OSCE and the Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces, the Apulia Region described its world-class wine and food products, culture, […]
Read more“Uniting for Consensus” Group (UfC) held a meeting in New York
The Ministers of the Countries[1] belonging to the “Uniting for Consensus” Group (UfC) held a meeting in New York today to assess the state of the UN Security Council reform process. The Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform during the 72nd UNGA confirmed the existence of areas of convergence, as well as the persistence […]
Read moreMinister Moavero Milanesi meets with UN High Commissioner Bachelet
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, had a meeting with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet on the sidelines of the event on the death penalty co-organised by Italy during the 73rd United Nations General Assembly. At the meeting, they also talked about the statements released by Ms Bachelet in Geneva last […]
Read moreItaly makes a contribution to support Palestinian refugees in Syria
The Italian Development Cooperation Agency has earmarked an emergency multilateral contribution of 1 million Euros for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in support of Palestinian refugees in Syria. The UNRWA estimates that in 2018, 438,000 Palestinian refugees were still present in Syria, almost 95% of whom […]
Read moreCondolences for the demise of President Tran Dai Quang
On behalf of himself and of all the people of Italy, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, in the spirit of friendship that binds the Vietnamese and Italian people, today conveyed a message to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Pham […]
Read moreFirm condemnation of the attack in Ahvaz
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expresses its firmest condemnation of the brutal attack on the military parade in Ahvaz that caused such a high casualty toll. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and Italy’s solidarity with all the Iranian people.”
Read moreYemeni citizens from the Baha’i faith
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, expresses great concern over the serious news disseminated by Amnesty International about the possible death sentence against 24 Yemeni citizens from the Baha’i faith, including a minor, currently on trial before the Specialized Criminal Court of Sana’a. Protecting religious freedom and the fundamental rights […]
Read moreThree million euro for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
The Farnesina has allocated a contribution of three million euro to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from the Africa Fund of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. It is to strengthen the reception and protection system for refugees in Niger. The project, called “Strengthening reception conditions for persons in need of […]
Read moreUndersecretary Di Stefano at the opening day of the 58th Genoa Boat Show
Today, the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Manlio Di Stefano, attended the opening day of the 58th Genoa Boat Show. After the opening ceremony, the Undersecretary took part in the round table “Global champions, the boating industry and a country that wins”. It was attended by representatives of the Institutions and the business community […]
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