Minister Alfano: “Condolences and solidarity to the British people”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Angelino Alfano, conveyed his condolences and solidarity to the British people for yesterday’s attack in London. When speaking at the Italian Embassy in Washington at a concert to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome, Minister Alfano immediately recalled the tragic episode perpetrated in the […]
Read moreInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – Alfano: “Italy reaffirms its staunch commitment”
On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Italy reaffirms its staunch commitment against all forms of racism, xenophobia and intolerance around the world. “The elimination of all forms of racial discrimination is a challenge for the entire international community that must be met in synergy, also with civil society organisations. Educating especially […]
Read moreMessage on Women’s Day from Minister Alfano
The 8th of March is a very important anniversary for me, a wonderful commemoration that I have always celebrated by paying tribute to the female staff of all the Institutions in which I have had the privilege to work. I am happy that this year I have the opportunity to celebrate International Women’s Day here, […]
Read moreFarnesina: First Italian Design Day in the World. Alfano: “Design is a distinctive sign of Italian excellence, a bridge between cultures and a great flywheel of our economy”
The “First Italian Design Day in the World” will open tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the Farnesina. The event is organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism and the Triennale di Milano, in partnership with the Salone del Mobile, the Association of Industrial […]
Read moreAlessandro Sciarroni – FOLK-S will you still love me tomorrow?
Italian contemporary choreographer Alessandro Sciarroni will perform on February 9, 10, and 11 in the Studio of the National Arts Centre. Additional information is available on the NAC website at http://nac-cna.ca/en/event/13862 and a video excerpt of the work is viewable here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pclu0GHGoU
Read moreShooting in Mexico: the Foreign Ministry confirms the death of an Italian
The Foreign Ministry confirms that the Italian national who was wounded in the shooting at Playa del Carmen, Mexico, has died. The Foreign Ministry and the Italian Embassy in Mexico City, working in close connection with local authorities, have already contacted the family to provide them with the best possible assistance in this difficult moment.
Read moreUN: Alfano attends his first Security Council meeting in New York
Tomorrow, 9 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will be in New York to attend the first meeting of the Security Council following the mandate conferred to Italy as a non-permanent member of the UNSC for 2017, where he will meet the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, and the […]
Read moreAlfano: «Europe’s stuttering voice is inadequate in fighting terror. We need greater cohesion» (La Stampa)
“Foreign policy has changed speed: whoever was accustomed to considering it as a slow process will have to come to terms with the new pace set by international issues,” said Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano. From migrant flows to Libya and terrorism, Italy will enter 2017 as a “protagonist”, sitting on the UN Security Council, being […]
Read moreFirm condemnation of the attacks in Turkey and Iraq. Alfano: “Italy’s strong commitment in view of its chairmanship of the G7”
“Italy firmly condemns the horrific terrorist attack perpetrated last night in Istanbul, which caused the death of a great number of innocent victims, brutally striking down so many young people who had gathered to celebrate the start of the new year,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano. He added: “Our […]
Read moreAlfano: Italian Fabrizia Di Lorenzo is unfortunately among the victims
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, stated: “The German judiciary, as reported by Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has performed the necessary verifications and unfortunately it is now certain that among the victims there is also the Italian national, Fabrizia Di Lorenzo. I am affectionately close to her family and loved […]
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