Minister Alfano expresses condolences for air accident in Algeria
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “I express my personal and the Italian Government’s deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences for the victims of the air accident that happened today at the Boufarik Air Base in Algeria. Our sympathy goes to the families hit by this immense sorrow, to the Algerian people […]
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Alfano: “We express our indignation for the dozens of civilian casualties, including women and children, caused by the latest air strikes in the area of Damascus, and particularly in Douma” “News of the possible use of chemical agents raises alarm and concern” “We express our indignation for the dozens of civilian casualties, including women and children, […]
Read moreUndersecretary of State Amendola at CEDRE Conference
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincenzo Amendola, represented Italy today at the CEDRE Conference to support the Lebanese economy. French President Emmanuel Macron and Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri attended the Conference as well, along with delegations from 40 countries, international financial organisations and private stakeholders. The objective of the […]
Read moreThe release of Italian journalist Mauro Donato
The Foreign Ministry expresses great satisfaction for the release of Italian journalist Mauro Donato, who was detained in Serbia last 16 March. The continuous efforts to sensitize Serbian Authorities by the Italian Foreign Ministry and Embassy, both in Belgrade and Rome, has led to the release of the Italian citizen, who is on his way […]
Read moreItalian National Mauro Donato
The Director General of Italians Abroad and Migration Policies, Luigi Maria Vignali, received Serbian Ambassador Goran Aleksic at the Farnesina today. The discussion focused on the Italian national Mauro Donato, who is currently being held in Serbia. The Director General reiterated his hope that the on-going investigations will be finalised as soon as possible, in […]
Read moreFarnesina, no agreement on migrants from Israel
We inform that there is no agreement with Italy within the framework of the bilateral agreement between Israel and the UNHCR to relocate, over a five-year period, the migrants entering Israel from Africa and that Israel has committed not to turn back.
Read moreCommuniqué on the incident at Bardonecchia
Following the incident at Bardonecchia, on the evening of 30 March, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation immediately asked for explanations from French authorities, both through the French Embassy in Rome and through the Italian Embassy in Paris. Not receiving any justification for the serious act (considered to be entirely non-compliant with the […]
Read moreAlfano: “Deep concern and condolences over the violent clashes in Gaza”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, wishes to express his deep concern and condolences over the violent clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces, which took place in Gaza yesterday, resulting in fatalities and casualties. Minister Alfano calls on all parties concerned to reduce tension, while condemning any act of […]
Read moreMeeting at the Farnesina with the with the families of the three missing Italian nationals in Mexico
The Farnesina hosted today yet another meeting between the Director General for Italians abroad, Luigi Maria Vignali, and the families of the three Italian citizens who have been missing in Mexico since 31 January. The Russo and the Cimmino family members were informed about the latest steps taken, and the meetings that have been held with […]
Read moreRussia, Italian charge d’affaires summoned
The Charge d’affaires with the Italian Embassy in the Russian Federation was called to the Russian Foreign Ministry today, Friday 30 March. The Director of the First European Department (in charge of relations with Italy) gave the Charge d’affaires a Note Verbale formalising Moscow’s decision to expel two senior Italian Embassy officials. The officials were […]
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