Minister Gentiloni at the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the death of Altiero Spinelli
“The speech of a great Europeanist. Mr Napolitano has pointed out the time of extreme difficulty pervading Europe and the risk that these difficulties shed doubt on some of its cornerstones”, Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni commented during his address at today’s celebrations in the Senate for the 30th anniversary of the death of Altiero Spinelli. […]
Read moreGentiloni: A real opportunity to stabilise Libya
“I congratulate the Council; it is a crucial step even if the situation remains delicate. Now it is essential for the Chamber of Representatives in Tobruk to hastily approve the list of cabinet members,” said Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni, when expressing Italy’s support for Libya’s Government of National Accord, which was announced today by the […]
Read moreItaly elected to chair the General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
At the close of the general assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which was held on Saturday Jan. 16 and Sunday Jan. 17 in Abu Dhabi, Italy was elected to chair the General Assembly next year. The IRENA is based in the United Arab Emirates and counts on the membership of 145 Countries […]
Read moreForeign Ministry: latest news on the terrorist attack in Burkina Faso
Following the terrorist attack in the capital of Burkina Faso, the Italian Foreign Ministry immediately started investigating on the condition of approximately 100 Italian nationals who were reported to be in the capital, in order to verify their state of health and offer them assistance. The information collected made it possible to confirm that the […]
Read moreForeign Ministry Pledges 1.4 million euros for Emergency Humanitarian Aid in Libya
Italian Development Cooperation Department has planned a 1.4 million euro humanitarian aid package for Libya to support primary emergency interventions by international organisations operating in the Country. The package will focus on activities to protect the more vulnerable communities and prevent irregular migration along the Mediterranean route, as well as on the provision of healthcare […]
Read moreUpdate on the case of Italian marine Massimiliano Latorre
The Italian Government has taken note of the decision made today by the Indian Supreme Court to adjourn to 13 April before expressing its opinion on the case of marine Massimiliano Latorre, while waiting for the Government in New Delhi to state its position. The Italian Government confirms that it is in agreement with the […]
Read moreMinistry of Foreign Affairs: Italy on the front line for besieged Syrians forced into hunger
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently on the front line of the extraordinary efforts being made to reach areas like Madaya, Zabadani, Foah and Kufraya, where the population is living under siege and in atrocious conditions in terms of food and nutrition. For this purpose, the Directorate General for Development Cooperation has approved […]
Read moreIstanbul bombing: Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni calls his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu
Following this morning’s bombing, Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni called his Turkish counterpart, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, to express Italy’s closeness and sympathy for the victims, their families and the Turkish government. “Italy and Turkey are more than ever committed to combating terrorism,” Mr Gentiloni said. The Turkish Foreign Minister informed Mr Gentiloni that the government does not […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni: Telephone conversations with Libyan Prime Minister Designate and UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya
Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni this morning reiterated to Libyan Prime Minister Designate Fayez Al-Sarraj Italy’s full support for the Presidency Council for Libya’s actions. During the telephone conversation Minister Gentiloni also expressed his solidarity for the incident that involved Mr. Al-Sarraj on Friday. The Prime Minister Designate downplayed the importance of the incident that […]
Read moreForeign Minister Gentiloni holds telephone conversation on the situation in Libya
Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, today held telephone conversations with Algeria’s Minister for Maghreb Affairs, Abdelkader Messahel, Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, Qatar’s Foreign Minister, Khalid Bin Mohammad Al-Attiyah and Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu to discuss the situation in Libya. All the ministers voiced their firm condemnation of the […]
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