Opening of EU accession negotiations with Albania and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)
“I am very pleased about the reports the EU Commission recently published, in which it recommended to open accession negotiations with Albania and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM). I believe this to be a well-deserved recognition of important reforms both Countries implemented while being engaged in the European integration process, and of the legitimate […]
Read moreMinister Alfano makes a statement about the Austrian bill on consular protection of German and Ladin-speaking people in South Tyrol
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “The Austrian bill on the consular protection of German and Ladin-speaking people in South Tyrol does not comply with EU laws on European citizenship and consular matters. Moreover, it is clearly contrary to international law, as well as not complying with the cooperation that should […]
Read moreMinister Alfano on the Alfie Evans issue
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, met his British counterpart, Boris Johnson, in Luxembourg on Monday. The first item on the agenda was the sad case of Alfie Evans, a very sensitive human tragedy that has drawn in all those close to him and others and presents difficult legal and ethical […]
Read moreIran, Amendola meets deputy minister Araghchi
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincenzo Amendola, today met the Deputy Foreign Minister for Iranian Political Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Director General for Political and Security Affairs at the Foreign Ministry, Amendola, assisted by ambassador Luca Giansanti, discussed the crises in the […]
Read moreSyria, Amendola meets opposition leader
Today at the Farnesina the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincenzo Amendola met Nasr al-Hariri, chief negotiator of the opposition “Syrian Negotiating Commission” (SNC) and members of the delegation: Mohamad Jamal Soliman, Hanadi Abou Arab, Hind Kabawat, Abdulahad Astepho. After discussing the current critical situation in Syria, Amendola thanked Hariri and the SNC […]
Read moreAlfano in Luxembourg to attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is in Luxembourg to attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council. The points on the agenda include the situation in Syria and EU relations with Iran and the Russian Federation. The meeting will be followed by a working lunch on the Western Balkans. Minister Alfano will […]
Read moreThe case of Alfie Evans
With reference to the case of Alfie Evans, the Foreign Ministry informs that it has been in contact with the boy’s family for several days, giving them all the assistance possible through the Italian Embassy and Consulate in London. Italy has always followed the case with utmost attention and care, in consideration of its sensitive […]
Read moreMinister Alfano holds a telephone conversation with his British colleague, Boris Johnson
Today the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had a telephone conversation with the British Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, on the military operation conducted yesterday in Syria by the United Kingdom, together with the United States and France. Foreign Secretary Johnson, in explaining the aim of the intervention, reaffirmed that the action […]
Read moreAlfano: “Italy firmly condemns further attacks against the territory of Saudi Arabia, for which the Yemeni Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “Italy firmly condemns further attacks against the territory of Saudi Arabia, for which the Yemeni Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility. Among the attacks were a new round of ballistic missile launches towards the capital, Riyadh. Such attacks, which can cause further victims among defenseless civilians, already occurred on 26 March and […]
Read moreAmendola: “Italy firmly condemns the use of chemical weapons in Syria”
“To those who, like Matteo Salvini, instrumentally asks to take a stand against military intervention in Syria by the West, we would like to recall that Italy has always condemned the use of chemical weapons with utmost firmness: their use constitutes a crime of war and an extremely serious violation of international law. This said, […]
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