Liberation of Sirte: decisive turning point in the fight against Daesh and a new phase towards the stabilization of Libya
The liberation of Sirte by the forces of the Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) marks a decisive turning point in the fight against Daesh and a new phase in Libya’s difficult stabilization process. Italy continues to stand by Libyan institutions in the fight against terrorism. Italy’s humanitarian assistance, providing medical treatment to […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni expresses satisfaction for the decision of Montenegro’s Judicial Authorities in favour of Italian citizen Flavio Bianco
The Foreign Ministry has been informed that the judicial Authorities of Montenegro have decided to return the passport to Flavio Bianco, an Italian citizen arrested last April and on bail up to a few hours ago, with the obligation to reside in the Balkan Country. Mr Bianco can now return to Italy to spend the […]
Read moreDirectors of “reputed competence” appointed at Italian Cultural Institutes in Beijing and Tokyo
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, has appointed the new Directors of two of the most important Italian Cultural Institutes abroad: Beijing and Tokyo. The appointment was made pursuant to the procedure established to appoint the directors of Italian Cultural Institutes among professionals of “reputed competence”. The candidates are selected by […]
Read moreArab League. Gentiloni to Aboul-Gheit: working together to solve the Mediterranean crisis
On the sidelines of the Rome Med Forum, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paolo Gentiloni, today held a bilateral meeting with Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, the new Arab League Secretary General.The talks focused on the Libyan and Syrian crises, the stability in the Mediterranean region and the Middle East peace process.
Read moreSudan. Let’s work together to combat illegal migration, Minister Gentiloni told Minister Ghandour
“Sudan is a strategic player in regional equilibriums: a stabler Sudan means more peace and stability in Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa,” said Foreign Minister Gentiloni at the end of the meeting with his Sudanese counterpart, Ibrahim A. Ghandour, on the sidelines of the Rome MED 2016 conference. He added: “We want to cooperate even […]
Read moreMeeting between Gentiloni and Johnson to discuss Brexit, the Syrian and Libyan crises and the Western Balkans
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni today met with the British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, on the sidelines of the Rome Med 2016 Conference. In addition to exchanging opinions on the perspective Brexit negotiation process, the two ministers shared their respective evaluations on the Libyan crisis and its fallout on the […]
Read moreIraq – Gentiloni to al-Jaafari: Italy stands by your side
“We are standing by you while Mosul is being liberated and we will continue to be by your side through the post-Daesh stabilisation process. Italy intends to keep its commitment in the region, by supporting the Baghdad Government and the anti-ISIL coalition through the carrying out of crucially important activities, such as the restructuring of […]
Read moreUndersecretary Amendola: mission to Warsaw to participate in the “Group of Visegrad” Summit
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Vincenzo Amendola has been on a mission to Warsaw, participating in the “Group of Visegrad” Summit (Poland, Hungary, Czeck Republic, Slovak Republic), which focuses on issues related to the countries of the Balkan area. Mr. Amendola has been accompanied by the Italian Ambassador to Poland, Alessandro de Pedys, and the Special Envoy […]
Read moreEarthquake: Minister Gentiloni in Tolentino to express the Government’s sympathy for the affected populations
Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni, accompanied by local authorities, will be in the city of Tolentino tomorrow to visit the places hit by the earthquake and renew the Government’s sympathy for the affected populations.
Read moreMeeting between Foreign Minister, Paolo Gentiloni, and the Chairman of the National Oil Company, Mustafa Sanallah
Minister Gentiloni received today at the Farnesina the Chairman of the National Oil Company (NOC), Mustafa Sanallah, expressing his sincere appreciation for the role Mr Sanallah has played in keeping the National Oil Company independent, united and fully operational also through the most difficult phases of the Libyan transition.Mr Sanallah illustrated to Gentiloni the current […]
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