Libya: GNC participation in meeting promoted by Leon is a step in the right direction, says Gentiloni
“The participation of representatives of the General National Congress (GNC) in the meeting in Geneva promoted by the UN Envoy for Libya, Bernardino Leon, is a step in the right direction. The political process can now proceed on the basis of the agreement reached in Morocco on 12 July”. This was the comment by the […]
Read moreMyanmar: Emergency funding to IFRC for the flood victims
Italian cooperation has decided to donate emergency funding of 250,000 euro in response to the Myanmar government’s request for help to tackle the damage caused by cyclone Komen. The Italian funding will provide support for initial emergency response activities by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in collaboration with the […]
Read moreLibya: Minister Gentiloni meets by phone with Egyptian colleague Sameh Shoukry
Within the context of between Rome and Cairo’s continuing coordination on developments in the Libyan crisis and progress in the UN-facilitated political dialogue, Minister Gentiloni received a cordial telephone call today from Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry. In light of their common support for UN Special Representative Bernardino Leòn, the two ministers shared the same […]
Read moreKosovo: Farnesina hails Kosovo parliament’s approval of proposed establishment of special war crimes tribunal
The Farnesina expressed its profound appreciation for the Kosovo parliament’s approval of the proposed establishment of a special war crimes tribunal. This decision is proof of a deep sense of responsibility and consideration for the sensibilities of the international community, and strengthens the credibility and legitimacy of the Republic of Kosovo.
Read moreMinister Paolo Gentiloni visits Algeriers
The flash mission’s purpose was to meet with the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative Bernardino Leòn, President of the General National Congress of Tripoli Nuri Abu Sahmain and Algerian Minister for Maghreb Affairs Abdelkader Messahel. The fell within the context of Italy’s intense diplomatic efforts to reinforce and expand the preliminary accord proposed by the […]
Read moreStatute of Italian Development Cooperation Agency
The statute governing the Italian Development Cooperation Agency was published today in the Official Journal. Publication marks a key stage in Italy’s Development Cooperation reform, which was launched in August 2014 with the approval of Law 125/2014. The publication of the statute “confirms the strong sense of commitment with which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
Read moreNews of resumption of settlement construction raises concerns in Farnesina
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is concerned by the news that the Israeli government has resumed the construction of settlements on the West Bank. At this time, the call is for Israelis and Palestinians to make every effort to resume the Peace Process with the support of the international community. The Farnesina […]
Read moreThe Secretary General, Michele Valensise, has summoned the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation, Giancarlo Kessler
The Secretary General of the Farnesina, Michele Valensise, summoned the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation, Giancarlo Kessler, today to express Italy’s keen concern over the measures introduced by the cantonal authorities of Ticino and affecting Italian cross-border workers. The measures infringe the European agreement on 1999 on the free movement of people, are clearly discriminatory […]
Read moreFarnesina advisories on safe traveling
The new versions of the Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Unit websites Viaggiare Sicuri (www.viaggiaresicuri.it) and Dove Siamo nel Mondo (www.dovesiamonelmondo.it ) – both dedicated to safety while traveling – are on-line as of today. The sites were developed in collaboration with the Automobile Club of Italy (ACI), and their launch coincides with the launch of a […]
Read moreGentiloni: meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Mahlab
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooepration Paolo Gentiloni met today with Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab. Italy’s full support for Egypt’s counter-terrorism effort was expressing, while another theme of the meeting was regional stabilisation, with particular regard to the formation of a national unity government in Libya. Mahlab’s visit, which took place shortly after […]
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