Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, is in the second day of his mission in Ukraine
The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, who arrived in Kiev yesterday, met this morning with Italian entrepreneurs working in the Ukrainian capital that recently established a Business Association. Trade between the two Countries exceeded three billion euros in 2016, recording a substantial increase in Italian exports, up 21.7%. Ukraine hosts approx. 300 […]
Read moreMinister Alfano in Brussels for the NATO ministerial meeting
“The solidarity and solidity of the Atlantic Alliance was the cornerstone for peace and prosperity in the postwar period and more than ever today remain a force for stability in a period marked by serious crises and new threats” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, just before leaving for Brussels, […]
Read moreUndersecretary Amendola on a mission to Kiev
In the afternoon, Amendola held talks with the Deputy Prime Minister for Euro-Atlantic Integration Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze. The talks focused on bilateral relations with Italy, the process of ratification of the association agreement between the European Union and Ukraine, the reforms taking place in the East European country and the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM), to […]
Read moreMinister Alfano meets European Commissioner Johannes Hahn
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, met today in Malta with the European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policies and Enlargement, Johannes Hahn, on the sidelines of the Conference of the European People’s Party. The meeting focused primarily on preparations for the Western Balkans Summit, which is due to take place under the Italian […]
Read moreMinister Alfano on mission to London
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will be in London today. The visit is a follow-up to “Italy Now and Next. Attrazione, Competenze ed Investimenti: Milano al centro dell’Europa di domani” the event that was held in Milan last 16 February. “It aims to present the strengths of Italy and Milan […]
Read moreMinister Alfano is in Moscow for institutional talks
“ My visit takes place within a broader scenario of high level talks and testifies Italy’s interest in maintaining and enhancing the dialogue with Russia, a country we historically consider to be a neighbour and a friend.. We are, in fact, convinced that the international community cannot disregard a dialogue with Moscow, especially on the major […]
Read moreCommuniqué by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano
“We have closed a great day, a great celebration for all of us, that we confide might be a good omen for times to come. Italy as the stage of Europe, a real Europe, thriving, strong, sharing, secure. And this was made possible, once again, thanks to the work, the passion and the commitment of […]
Read moreUndersecretary of State Amendola in New York. The Security Council unanimously approves the Resolution to protect cultural heritage
The United Nations Security Council unanimously approved the Resolution proposed by Italy and France, requiring Countries to protect cultural heritage from the destruction of war and against the illegal trafficking of historical assets. Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, was in New York where he contributed to the discussion and participated in the […]
Read moreUndersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Benedetto Della Vedova and the Canadian Ambassador to Italy have signed a framework Agreement on reciprocal recognition for the conversion of drivers’ licenses
The Framework Agreement on Reciprocal Recognition for the Conversion of Drivers’ Licences was signed yesterday at the Farnesina by the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, and the Canadian Ambassador to Italy, Peter McGovern. “It is a framework agreement between two different systems – the Canadian federal system and […]
Read moreMission to New York of the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola
Mission to New York of the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola. The Italian government representative is at the UN building to represent Italy, as a non-permanent member, at the UN Security Council meeting. The Undersecretary of State attended the public session of the Security Council, which approved a resolution on non-proliferation and […]
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