Undersecretary Amendola on visit in Tirana
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, is on visit in Tirana today. Accompanied by Italian Ambassador Alberto Cutillo, and by the Special Envoy for the preparation of the Western Balkans Summit, Michele Giacomelli, the Italian top-ranking official met with the Speaker of the Parliament, Ilir Meta, whom he congratulated for his recent election as […]
Read moreAlfano: “The upcoming reopening to the public of the IsIAO Library is an important fruit of the cooperation between the Foreign Ministry and the MiBACT”
“I am very happy that within the context of the 9th edition of “Farnesina Porte Aperte” (“Farnesina Open Doors”), more than 6 years after the closing of the Istituto Italiano per l’Africa e l’Oriente (IsIAO), the Institute’s prestigious library will reopen to the public on the premises of the National Central Library of Rome,” said […]
Read moreStatement by Minister Alfano on Venezuela
Minister Alfano: “We reiterate our serious concern and our condemnation of the growing violence, with which the popular protests currently taking place in Caracas and the rest of the country are being repressed. Expressing dissent is an inalienable right of citizens and must never be subject to intimidation or repression. We trust that the Venezuelan […]
Read moreFarnesina: Alfano meets with the Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, within the framework of periodic bilateral meetings, received at the Farnesina the Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz. “Relations between Italy and Pakistan are witnessing a very positive trend, both politically and economically. This satisfactory trend is also […]
Read moreAlfano will be in Florence for the “Farnesina Meets Companies” Roadshow
After the past stops in Turin, Udine, Padua and Treviso, I am increasingly convinced of how useful it is to make local companies familiar with the instruments that the Foreign Ministry can make available to support their internationalisation, both by providing institutional assistance and on-site information through the diplomatic network, and by favouring synergies between […]
Read moreAlfano to Aung San Suu Kyi: “Italy supports Myanmar’s national reconciliation and development process”.
“I was particularly happy to receive the leader of the Burmese Government: the Italian Government, Parliament and civil society have always heartily supported her personal and peaceful commitment to affirm the cause of democracy and human rights,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, after the close of the meeting with […]
Read moreUndersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, is in Tehran to attend the International Book Festival, where Italy is the guest of honour
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, is on mission in Iran. Today, he is in Tehran to attend the International Book Festival, where Italy is the guest of honour and the first Western Country to be conferred this role. After participating in the Festival’s opening ceremony and having visited the Italian Pavilion, […]
Read moreAlfano had a phone conversation with Netanyahu
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and of International Cooperation Angelino Alfano had a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu. “Just before the vote – Alfano said – I announced to the Prime Minister the decision taken by the Italian Government to vote against the UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem, because it was […]
Read moreAlfano: “Enough with automatic procedures. Unesco needs to do what it has been established to do”
Alfano: “Our vote against the politicised resolution on Israel is an important step, for it shows that when Italy disagrees, it votes ‘no’ and takes upon itself the full responsibility. In this case we have played a leading role within the international community. Five countries have joined us in casting a ‘no’ vote: the United […]
Read moreMinister Alfano on the “UNESCO Resolution on Occupied Palestine”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said: “I have given precise voting instructions to the Permanent Delegate of Italy to UNESCO: [that is] to vote ‘no’ against yet another politicised resolution on Jerusalem, which is taking place on the day of a national holiday in Israel. Our opinion is clear: UNESCO cannot become […]
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