Famine risk, Alfano: “Emergency assistance from Italy for Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria and Yemen”
“Responding to the appeal made by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, we have arranged, through Italian Cooperation, a package of humanitarian aid worth 10 million euros in response to the very serious food crisis that is endangering the survival of 20 million people in Yemen, South Sudan, Nigeria and Somalia, including […]
Read moreMinister Alfano: “Condolences and solidarity to the British people”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Angelino Alfano, conveyed his condolences and solidarity to the British people for yesterday’s attack in London. When speaking at the Italian Embassy in Washington at a concert to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome, Minister Alfano immediately recalled the tragic episode perpetrated in the […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – Alfano: “Italy reaffirms its staunch commitment”
On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Italy reaffirms its staunch commitment against all forms of racism, xenophobia and intolerance around the world. “The elimination of all forms of racial discrimination is a challenge for the entire international community that must be met in synergy, also with civil society organisations. Educating especially […]
Read moreMinister Alfano continues his mission to the United States in Washington
On Tuesday, 21 March, at 11 a.m., Minister Alfano will address the Atlantic Council with a paper entitled “Facing common challenges: The Italian contribution to Security”. Minister Alfano will then go to Capitol Hill for a meeting with the Italian American Congressional Delegation and, at 3:30 p.m., he will have a meeting at the Senate […]
Read moreNew European Union sanctions against individuals involved in the use of chemical weapons in Syria
The European Union’s new sanctions against individuals involved in the use of chemical weapons in Syria are a significant step towards ensuring that the people who use such weapons face up to their responsibilities. The use of chemical weapons, by anyone, is wholly unacceptable wherever it may occur and in any circumstances. Working with its […]
Read moreMinister Alfano on mission to New York and Washington
Tomorrow Angelino Alfano, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will depart on a mission to the United States, with stops in New York and Washington. On Sunday, 19 March (at 5:30 p.m. local time), Minister Alfano will attend the closing ceremony of the “Change the World Model UN 2017” event in the General […]
Read moreMinistry of Foreign Affairs meets “Reggio Children”
Promoting Italian excellence and innovation abroad in schools, businesses, and in scientific research was the central theme of the visit paid to Reggio Emilia today by Vincenzo de Luca, Director-General for the Promotion of the Italian Economic System. The mayor, Luca Vecchi, and the directors of the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre in particular highlighted the […]
Read moreItaly provides aid to the injured in Benghazi
Yesterday morning, an Italian Air Force C130-J, configured for medical transport operations, landed at the Libyan base in Benina, near the city of Benghazi, and loaded 22 injured Libyans. This is the first group of people considered to be suitable for air transport by the relevant medical committee of the Ministry of Defence. The aircraft […]
Read moreMinister Alfano in Sarajevo to attend the Meeting of the Prime Ministers of the 6 Countries of the Western Balkans
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, is in Sarajevo today to attend the Meeting of the Prime Ministers of the six Countries of the Western Balkans, in the perspective of the preparatory work for the Trieste Summit next 12 July. In the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, the leaders of the Balkan Countries […]
Read moreMinister Alfano in Tirana: Firm support for the EU integration process of Albania and the Western Balkans
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, visited Tirana, a scheduled second stop on his Balkan mission to Serbia and Albania. The visit is part of the activities of the Italian Presidency of the Western Balkans Summit in Trieste on 12 July. Minister Alfano met with his counterpart Bushati, Prime Minister Rama, […]
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