Turkey: Minister Gentiloni expresses concern over the detention of HDP leaders
“News of the arrest of HDP leaders, Selahattin Demirtas and Figen Yuksekdag and of many of its MPs, is a source of great concern,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni. “I firmly condemn the political use made of the recent provisions that revoke the parliamentary immunity of members of parliament. […]
Read moreConstitutional Court and Farnesina hold a memorial ceremony for diplomats who died in WW1
The president of the Constitutional Court, Prof. Paolo Grassi and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Elisabetta Belloni, this morning commemorated the diplomats and diplomatic personnel who fell in the service of their country during World War 1. Two wreaths were placed at the foot of the plaques […]
Read moreItaly-Brazil. Deputy Minister Mario Giro signs Agreement on Mutual Recognition for the Conversion of Driving Licences
The Agreement on Mutual Recognition for the Conversion of Driving Licences was signed today in Rome by Deputy Minister Mario Giro and the Brazilian Ambassador in Rome Neiva Tavares.Holders of a driving licence issued by the relevant authorities of one of the two States, who establish residence in the territory of the other State, will […]
Read moreGentiloni expresses satisfaction at London Meeting Agreement to release Central Bank Funds in Libya
Following the meeting organised yesterday in London by Secretary of State John Kerry and Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni, an agreement was reached to resume internal funding in Libya. The agreement was closed by the representatives of the Government of National Accord (GNA) and the Central Bank of Libya. The agreement envisages the resumption of funding […]
Read moreElection of the new President of the Lebanese Republic, Michel Aoun, receives congratulations from Minister Gentiloni
“Today’s vote in Parliament that elected Michel Aoun the President finally brings to a close a long political and institutional crisis in Lebanon that began in the spring of 2014,” stated the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni. “It is an important development which has seen Lebanese political forces work together to […]
Read morePalestine: Italy gives a 3 million euro emergency contribution
Italy has approved the granting of a three million euro emergency contribution to Palestine to support and strengthen basic services in favour of the most vulnerable sections of the population. The intervention follows in the footsteps of Italian Cooperation’s emergency aid. The initiative will focus on AREA C, Eastern Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. In […]
Read moreFarnesina expresses satisfaction on the ratification of the Paris Agreement
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni expressed deep satisfaction on the ratification of the Paris Agreement “COP21”, linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, (UNFCCC), just two weeks from the beginning of the parliamentary procedure. “Today is an important day,” said Minister Gentiloni. “Once the Paris Agreement is in effect, the revolution of sustainable development […]
Read moreUnion of Jewish Communities: Gentiloni received at th Farnesina a delegation led by President Noemi Di Segni
Today at the Farnesina, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paolo Gentiloni, received a delegation of the Union of Italian Jewish Communities led by the President, Noemi Di Segni.
Read moreLake Chad: Italy allocates 6.3 million euros for emergency actions in favour of Boko Haram victims
Italy has allocated 6.3 million euros for emergency actions in the four countries of the Lake Chad Basin, namely Nigeria, Cameroun, Chad and Niger, which are facing the consequences of Boko Haram’s radical and extremist violence. The actions will be carried out by Italian civil society organisations and other non-profit stakeholders working in the four Countries. Actions […]
Read moreMinister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni receives the President of Burkina Faso, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré
The meeting, which took place at a time when a democratic transition process is in motion in the African country, highlighted the political will to strengthen the political ties with Italy and the attention Italy pays to the whole of the Sahel region.The talks focused, among other issues, on relaunching the bilateral political and economic […]
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