La Valletta. Alfano told his Lithuanian counterpart Linkevičius: “Italy is committed to assure the security of our eastern allies”
“The already excellent bilateral relations between our two Countries are going through a very positive phase of further development,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, to his Lithuanian counterpart Linas Linkevičius, whom he met in La Valletta today on the fringes of the informal meeting of the EU Foreign Ministers. […]
Read moreIn New York today Undersecretary of State Della Vedova took part in a ministerial level meeting of the UN Security Council on the denuclearisation of North Korea
In New York today the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, took part in a ministerial-level meeting of the UN Security Council dedicated to the denuclearisation of North Korea. The meeting, organised by the the US rotating presidency, was chaired by US Secretary of State Tillerson and opened by […]
Read moreMinister Alfano visits Padua and Treviso to illustrate the opportunities of economic diplomacy
“Economic diplomacy is an essential instrument in order to further improve the performance of Italian companies on international markets with an immediate positive fallout on the Italian economy and jobs. This is the reason why I decided to launch a programme of visits throughout the national territory with the aim of illustrating to our companies […]
Read moreAlfano receives the Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee, David Harris
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, today received at the Farnesina David Harris, the Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee. During the cordial talks, Minister Alfano reaffirmed to his interlocutor Italy’s sound bonds of friendship with the Jewish world, with the U.S.A. and with Israel, confirming the Country’s commitment to […]
Read moreTelephone conversation between Minister Alfano and President Al-Sarraj
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had a telephone conversation today with the Libyan President, Fayez Al-Sarraj. During the conversation, the Italian Foreign Minister expressed his satisfaction for the positive and cordial atmosphere that had characterised the Rome meeting a few days ago between the President of the House of Representatives […]
Read moreTelephone call between Minister Alfano and EU Commissioner Hahn on the Western Balkans Process
This morning, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, had a telephone conversation with the European Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn. The telephone call, made at the request of the European Commissioner, concerned the Western Balkans Process, of which Italy currently holds the Presidency. The conversation, which […]
Read moreAlfano: “Condolences for the attack on the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine”
“I am deeply grieved by what happened today in eastern Ukraine, where an OSCE monitor was killed and two others were wounded near Luhansk. Italy expresses its firm condemnation of any act of violence,” said Angelino Alfano, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. “To the family of the victim, to his loved ones […]
Read moreMinister Alfano meets with the Argentinian Foreign Minister, Susana Malcorra
“The fact that over 40% of the Argentinian population is of Italian descent creates a particularly intense relationship with our Country, that stretches to all areas of activity: political, economic, cultural and academic. The swearing in of President Macri opened an intense season of bilateral visits at very high level,” said the Minister of Foreign […]
Read moreMinister Alfano meets with the Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Paul Cook
Italy intends to further strengthen bilateral relations with the United States through a wide range of activities, ranging from a common commitment in favour of political stability and security in many regional crises to the excellent and continuously growing level in the exchange of goods and services,” said Minister Alfano at the end of a […]
Read moreMinister Alfano to attend the Ministerial Conference of the 10 Ancient Civilisations in Athens
On 24 April the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, upon the joint invitation of the Foreign Ministers of Greece, Nikos Kotzias, and of China, Wang Yi, will attend the first Ministerial Conference of the “Ancient Civilizations Forum” (GC10). In addition to Italy, the other countries represented at the Conference will be Iran, Iraq, […]
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