Joint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States
The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States welcome the current round of the UN political dialogue in Skhirat, Morocco and reiterate their full support for the UN process led by Special Representative of the Secretary General Bernardino Leon. We strongly encourage all parties to continue to participate constructively […]
Read moreLibya: Gentiloni speaks by phone with Shoukry. Expresses hopes for positive outcome in Marocco talks
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni spoke by telephone today with Egyptian Minister for Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry within the framework of continued contact in the interests of a peaceful solution to the crisis in Libya. Italy and Egypt have reiterated their full support for the undertakings of UN special envoy Bernardino […]
Read moreJerusalem: Farnesina concerned over violence at Temple Mount
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed deep concern over the recent acts of violence reported at the Temple Mount and in other areas of Jerusalem. In appealing to all the parties concerned not to obstruct efforts to contain the risk of violence, the Farnesina reiterated Italy’s traditional position, in line with that […]
Read moreInternational Atomic Energy Agency: Italy elected President of 59th General Conference opening today in Vienna
Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations in Vienna Filippo Formica was elected today as President of the 59th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency. At seven year since its last presidency in 2008, Italy returns to preside over this major annual event for the Agency, called upon now to verify and […]
Read moreLibya: Gentiloni, talks in the final stretch
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni expressed his deep appreciation for the new step forward taken at Skherat in recent days, and in particular between yesterday and today, on the complex negotiations over the settlement of the Libyan crisis. “We are in the final stretch now, and the next week will be […]
Read moreSyrian Crisis. Humanitarian intervention by the Italian Cooperation
Italy has approved a one-million-EUR emergency contribution for humanitarian interventions in Syria. The contribution falls within the overall 18-million-EURO response to the Syrian crisis Italy announced for 2015. The funds will be used to sustain a World Food Program project entitled “Emergency Food Assistance to People Affected by Unrest in Syria” within the framework of […]
Read moreGentiloni: Italy, Germany and France jointly address immigration
In reaction to the worsening migration tragedy of recent days, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Italy, Paolo Gentiloni, Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier and France, Laurent Fabius have drafted a broad-based document calling for a strong European response to the crisis. The highly detailed document underscores how, in the light of the limitations and inadequacies of […]
Read moreCase of Vittorio Fera, Farnesina: release on bail arranged, Embassy following developments
The Farnesina continues to monitor the case of Italian national Vittorio Fera. Officials of the Embassy of Italy in Tel Aviv attended a hearing this morning at the Jerusalem Court. The Court provided for the release of the Italian on bail and extension of the investigation to 8 September. The embassy remains in continuous contact […]
Read moreCase of Vittorio Fera arrested in West Bank
The Consulate General of Italy in Jerusalem and the Italian embassy in Tel Aviv have been closely monitoring the case of Italian national Vittorio Fera, who is under arrest in the West Bank. His case is being examined by the Israeli authorities, who have indicated his possible expulsion in the coming hours. Our diplomatic mission […]
Read moreAgreement for a solution to the civil conflict in South Sudan is welcomed by Italy
The signing by President Salva Kiir of the agreement for the solution of the civil conflict in South Sudan has been welcomed by Italy. Opposition leader Riek Machar had already signed the agreement on 17 August 2015. Italy hopes that the agreement will mark the start of a new period of stabilisation and growth for the […]
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