Russia, 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 […]
Read moreMinister Angelino Alfano meets with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov
“Our bilateral relations are excellent: the frequency of our meetings testifies to the dynamism and promising potential of our partnership,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, on commenting the meeting he had at the Farnesina with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Elmar Mammadyarov. He continued: “Our economic and commercial partnership is grounded […]
Read moreEmergency assistance operations for Venezuelans displaced in Brazil and Colombia
“We have arranged for a 500,000 Euro multilateral emergency financing – through the Italian cooperation service – to tackle the humanitarian crisis provoked by the massive flow of displaced Venezuelans in Brazil and Colombia.” The statement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, who specified that the intervention will […]
Read moreDecision to expel from the territory of Italy two officials of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Rome
Pursuant to the conclusions adopted by the European Council on 22 and 23 March, in solidarity with the United Kingdom and in coordination with its European partners and NATO Allies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced today the decision to expel from the territory of Italy, within a one-week deadline, two […]
Read moreAlfano: “Italy firmly condemns the new launch of ballistic missiles on the territory of Saudi Arabia by Houthi rebels in Yemen”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano: “Italy firmly condemns the new launch of ballistic missiles on the territory of Saudi Arabia, including the capital Riyadh, by Houthi rebels in Yemen, which targeted civilian objectives and caused the death of one person and the injury of several people among defenceless Saudi citizens.” […]
Read moreMinister Alfano meets with Michel Barnier
“We greatly appreciate the work carried out up to now by Michel Barnier, who has made it possible to obtain excellent results while maintaining a strong cohesion among the 27 EU Member Countries. Italy believes that it is essential to unambiguously and tangibly protect the acquired rights of EU citizens in the UK and of […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Italy is internationally committed to fighting all forms of racism, xenophobia and intolerance Italy is internationally committed to fighting all forms of racism, xenophobia and intolerance. Cases of racial discrimination continue to be reported in Europe and in the world, representing a serious threat to every individual’s fundamental human rights and liberties. These cases also […]
Read moreSecond anniversary of the accident at Freginals
“Today marks the second anniversary of the accident that occurred at Freginals, in which seven Italian students lost their lives. They were travelling through Spain as part of the European Erasmus Programme. A tragic undeserved fatality broke their dreams, projects and hopes. Their memory will always be alive in our hearts,” stated the Minister of […]
Read moreUnfounded the news of a possible concession of territorial waters to France
In response to the statements made by several politicians on possible concessions of territorial waters to France, we point out that they are completely unfounded. The bilateral agreement of March 2015 was not ratified by Italy and therefore cannot produce legal effects. The maritime borders with France therefore remain unchanged and no one, neither in […]
Read moreMinister Alfano on mission to Brussels
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, at the Foreign Affairs Council The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will attend the Foreign Affairs Council on Monday, 19 March. The meeting’s agenda includes: the elections in the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Syria and Iran. It also includes a working breakfast […]
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