The Foreign Ministry expresses renewed concern over the approval of further settlements in the West Bank
The Foreign Ministry expresses renewed concern over the approval of 3,000 new dwelling units in the West Bank following recent announcements. Consistently with Italy’s consolidated position, the Foreign Ministry points out that the further spread of settlements constitutes an obstacle to the prospect of a two-state solution which both Parties are called upon to undertake.
Read moreMission to Tunis of Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Vicenzo Amendola
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs,Vincenzo Amendola, is on a mission to Tunis. During the visit, he is participating at the 2017 ECFR MENA Forum “A path through crisis – Mapping an agenda for European leadership in the Middle East and North Africa”. Prior to the opening of the conference and its events, Mr Amendola held […]
Read moreMinister Alfano to hold institutional meetings in the United Arab Emirates
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will be in the United Arab Emirates on 29 and 30 January where he will have a number of institutional meetings. “The mission to the UAE, performed concomitantly to the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two Countries, marks a new […]
Read moreLibya: Minister Alfano has a telephone conversation with his counterpart Mohamed Taha Siala
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, and his Libyan counterpart, Mohamed Taha Siala, held a telephone conversation this afternoon during which they confirmed the importance Rome and Tripoli have attached to the swift conclusion of a bilateral Memorandum on Illegal Immigration and Human Trafficking. Minister Siala, who asked for a telephone conversation […]
Read moreAnniversary of Giulio Regeni: Alfano: “A sad day for Italians and for our country”
To mark the anniversary of the tragic killing of Giulio Regeni, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, has promoted some initiatives to remember him, wishing to express to the family of Mr Regeni a feeling of sincere solidarity and closeness, on his behalf and that of the government, on the path […]
Read moreAlbania: Undersecretary Amendola ended his mission in Tirana today
Today the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, ended his mission to Tirana, where he chaired the meeting of Italian Ambassadors accredited to the Countries of the Adriatic-Balkan area convened to prepare the Summit that the Italian Chair of the Berlin Process will preside in Trieste on 12 July 2017. In the course […]
Read moreAlfano participates via videoconference to the meeting of the Italian Ambassadors to the countries in the Adriatic-Balkan area
“The agenda characterising the work of today’s meeting, which focuses on the preparation of the Western Balkans Trieste Summit to take place on July 12 this year, includes themes of great relevance our foreign policy, namely the EU enlargement process, security, managing migration flows, boosting regional cooperation.” With these words, the Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
Read moreExplosion in Tripoli: Foreign Ministry, personnel not involved in attack
The Foreign Ministry confirms that a vehicle loaded with explosives blew up in Tripoli last night, near the Embassies of Italy and Egypt. Two victims have been reported, presumably the passengers of the car. It is important to note that the local security system put in place to protect the diplomatic chancery worked to perfection. […]
Read moreAlfano: “Security Council unites around Italian proposal”
“Italy is known across the world for its sensitivity to culture and art. Obtaining unanimity at the Security Council is no easy task but Italy has succeeded to do so after spearheading the Security Council’s adoption of a joint declaration condemning the destruction of monuments in Palmyra by ISIS,” said Angelino Alfano, the Minister of […]
Read moreAlfano: “Grief for the terrible accident on the A4 involving the Hungarian bus”
“I learned with great grief of the news of the terrible accident involving a Hungarian bus on the A4 in which sixteen young students lost their lives,” said Mr Angelino Alfano, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. He added: “I would like to express the sympathy and solidarity of the Italian Government to […]
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