Minister 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 […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni welcomes Foreign Minister of Paraguay Loizaga
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, welcomed the Foreign Minister of Paraguay, Eladio Loizaga, at the Farnesina today.The dignitaries highlighted the excellent bilateral relations, especially from an economic standpoint due to the recent major investment Italy made in the cement industry, thus ranking among the top investors in Paraguay. “Bilateral economic […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni receives the President of Tunisia’s Ennahda party, Rached Ghannouchi, at the Farnesina today
Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni received the President of the Ennahda party of Tunisa, Rached Ghannouchi, at the Farnesina today. In the talks, Minister Gentiloni confirmed Italy’s firm support to Tunisia on the bilateral and European level. He also expressed satisfaction for the vote of confidence Tunisia’s coalition government, of which Ennahda is part, won by […]
Read moreItaly and Andorra announce the start of preliminary talks to open the negotiation of a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)
“The Authorities of the Republic of Italy and the Authorities of Andorra have outlined the excellent bilateral relationship and have agreed to announce the start of preliminary talks in the first half of 2017 to open the negotiation of a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA). This negotiation will take into account the economic and financial relations […]
Read moreGermany: Mission of Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs , Vincenzo Amendola, to Berlin
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Vincenzo Amendola concluded today his two-day visit to Berlin, that is part of the constant and intense dialogue between Italy and Germany on European and international issues. In view of the upcoming appointments and bilateral meetings, the talks were also an opportunity for reviewing the main issues discussed at the Government Summit […]
Read moreYemen: the Farnesina welcomes the announcement of an agreement for the cessation of hostilities
The Farnesina welcomes the announcement made by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheick Ahmed, of an agreement for the cessation of hostilities between warring factions in Yemen.Italy has been following closely the evolution of the situation on the ground and is committed to promoting the beginning of a truce and its consolidation, […]
Read moreGentiloni: “The Budget Bill will give us more strength in the world”
“More funds for cooperation, Migration Compact and to promote culture”. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, highlighted the main measures in the Budget Bill that strengthen the instruments of Italy’s foreign policy. Development cooperation funds are increased by another 120 million euros. An equal increase was decided in 2016 and […]
Read more“Italian, Living Language”: the Joint Action for the Italian Language in the World opens in Florence on Monday
The second edition of the Joint Action for the Italian Language in the World, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will open in Florence on Monday 17. Deputy Foreign Minister, Mario Giro, who promoted the initiative, said: “This second edition of the Joint Action is entitled “Italian, a living language” and […]
Read moreItaly allocates 3.9 million Euros for South Sudanese refugees and for hosting communities in South Sudan and in the Neighbouring Countries
Italy has allocated 3.9 million euros for emergency interventions to support the provision of essential services to South Sudanese refugees and to the most vulnerable segments of the hosting populations in South Sudan and in the neighbouring Countries (Uganda and Ethiopia). Lack of food and assistance, compounded to precarious hygiene and sanitary conditions, determine a […]
Read moreUnited Arab Emirates: today at the Farnesina, Minister Gentiloni received the President of the Federal National Council, Amal Al Qubaisi.
Today Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni received at the Farnesina the President of the Federal Nation Council of the United Arab Emirates, Amal Al Qubaisi. Minister Gentiloni expressed his full satisfaction for the “strategic partnership” nature assumed by the relations between Italy and the UAE and underscored the important role of Abu Dhabi as an essential […]
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