Alfano “We are following what is happening in Venezuela with the greatest attention”
“We are following with the greatest attention what is happening in Venezuela and wish to express our solidarity to all of our fellow countrymen that, because of the Country’s current political and economic crisis, are going through a very difficult time. To alleviate their distress, the General Directorate for Italians Abroad has adopted, upon my […]
Read moreMinister Alfano in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Monday, 17 July, in Brussels. He is scheduled to arrive at the Europa Building at around 9:50 a.m. The meeting will be opened at 10:00 by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security […]
Read moreCondemnation for the terror attack in the Old City of Jerusalem
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expresses its firm condemnation for the terror attack that struck the Old City of Jerusalem this morning, killing two Israeli police officers and injuring another. While conveying warm sympathy to the families of the victims and addressing wishes for a quick recovery to the injured officer, Italy […]
Read moreTrieste Summit. Alfano-Dimitrov meeting: “Italy’s full support for Skopje’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration process”
“I congratulate you on your recent appointment. I am aware that the new Government in Skopje is involved in implementing the “Urgent Reform Priorities” to continue on the path towards European and Euro-Atlantic integration. I can assure you Italy will continue to grant your Country its full support and I am confident that we will enjoy […]
Read moreAlfano: “Trieste, European City of Science 2020. A Great Success for Italy”
Trieste will host the 2020 edition of the prestigious EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF), the biennial European forum that brings together over 4000 researchers, policy makers and business actors from European countries to discuss research and innovation issues. The topic chosen for the Trieste edition is “Freedom for Science, Science for Freedom”. The event will be held […]
Read moreOSCE. Alfano-Lavrov talks: “Work together to re-establish a climate of confidence and cooperation among the Organisation’s members”
“The crisis in Ukraine, frozen conflicts, the migration crisis and a greater attention on the challenges from the South and the Mediterranean will be the main focus of our Presidency of the OSCE. Moreover, we will continue our effort to re-establish a climate of confidence and cooperation among the Organisation’s members,” said the Minister of […]
Read moreSincere grief for the demise of the Deputy Secretary-General of the Arab League
The Foreign Ministry expresses its deepest regret for the demise of the Deputy Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ambassador Ahmed Ben Hilly
Read more“The Foreign Ministry expresses concern for the recent advancement in the plan to build new housing units in East Jerusalem”
The Foreign Ministry expresses concern for the intensified expansion of Israel’s settlements, testified by the Israeli Authorities’ recent approval of the plan to build 944 housing units in the Pisgat Ze’ev Settlement (East Jerusalem). The decision runs against the two-State prospect and undermines the chance of assuring a future of peace and security to the Parties. […]
Read moreAlfano to his Bahraini counterpart : “We need to work for a negotiated solution of the Gulf crisis”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, held a telephone conversation today with his counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, Sheik Khalid Bin Ahmad Al Khalifa. During a cordial telephone conversation, the two ministers discussed above all the current diplomatic crisis in the Gulf. Minister Alfano talked about the conversations […]
Read moreMinister Alfano will travel to Austria for the informal OSCE Foreign Ministers meeting
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will participte tomorrow in the informal meeting of the OSCE Foreign Ministers, hosted by the Austrian Presidency at the Mauerbach Castle, near Vienna. The meeting represents the major preparatory event prior to the OSCE Ministerial Council scheduled to take place in Vienna on 7 and 8 […]
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