Kenya: Farnesina strongly condemns attack on Garissa University
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation strongly condemns the brutal attack by Somali al-Shabab militants at Garissa University. The attack, which took place yesterday, 2 April 2015, caused the death of about 150 Christian students. The Farnesina extends its solidarity, and that of the Italian people, to the Kenyan government and people and […]
Read moreTerrorist attacks in Sinai Peninsula strongly condemned by Farnesina
The Italian Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the terrorist attacks that struck Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula yesterday, 2 April 2015, and extends its solidarity to the Egyptian authorities and people. The Farnesina also wishes to express its deepest sympathy for the families of the victims of this cowardly attack. In confirming that Italy and Egypt share a […]
Read moreNuclear negotiations: Gentiloni welcomes the results achieved today in Lausanne
“The results achieved today are good news. On the basis of the key parameters decided, we can work for a complete and definitive agreement by the end of June”. This was the comment of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, on developments on the nuclear negotiations, which resumed in Lausanne on […]
Read moreDonor conference on the Syrian crisis. Italy announces 18 million in new humanitarian aid for the civilian population
The 3rd international Donors’ Conference for the humanitarian crisis in Syria took place yesterday, 31 March 2015, in Kuwait City. The Conference was called by the United Nations to finance aid initiatives for the civilian population in Syria and in the other countries of the region. In response to the appeal by the UN Secretary […]
Read moreUnder-Secretary Della Vedova visiting the Principality of Monaco today
The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, is visiting the Principality of Monaco today, 31 March 2015. Della Vedova will have meetings with representatives of key institutions, including the Minister of State, Michel Roger; the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Gilles Tonelli; the Minister for Finance, Jean Castellini; the Minister […]
Read moreDirectors appointed at Italian Cultural Institutes in London, Moscow and New York
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, has appointed new directors at three key Italian Cultural Institutes abroad. The appointment procedure took into account candidates’ renown and repute, and was based on the work of a commission that included representatives from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry for […]
Read moreItaly-San Marino: Della Vedova meets Secretary of State Valentini
The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Benedetto Della Vedova, met the Secretary of State of San Marino, Pasquale Valentini, at the Farnesina today, 30 March 2015. They exchanged views on key international and bilateral issues. On the international front, they discussed the reform of the Security Council, on which they hold similar positions, and their current […]
Read moreUN: Farnesina welcomes resolutions on situation in Libya
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, has welcomed the unanimous adoption by the United Nations Security Council of two important resolutions on the situation in Libya. The resolutions have extended the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) led by the Secretary General’s Special Representative for Libya, Bernardino […]
Read moreIncreased Italian support for Pacific States hit by cyclone Pam
The Italian Cooperation has earmarked an overall 400,000 euro for the benefit of the Pacific States seriously affected by cyclone Pam. After an initial contribution of 300,000 euro to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for the activities under way in Vanuatu, the Farnesina gave an additional 100,000 euro to the […]
Read moreGentiloni: meeting with Turkish Minister for European Affairs
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni received the Turkish Minister for European Affairs Volkan Bozkir today at the Farnesina. The meeting focused on Turkey’s European prospects, which Bozkir confirmed were a national priority and for which Gentiloni reiterated Italy’s support. The two ministers underscored the excellent status of bilateral relations, confirming that […]
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