“Moving away from the death penalty: the voices of victims” – Minister Gentiloni co-chairs with Ban Ki Moon the event on the death penalty
During the 71st United Nations General Assemby, Foreign Minister Paolo Gentioni co-chaired with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon the event “Moving away from the death penalty: the voices of victims”, organised by Italy in conjunction with Argentina, France and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Following the opening remarks by […]
Read more71st Session of the General Assembly – General Debate
STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF ITALY, MATTEO RENZI, AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE SEVENTY-FIRST SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED NATIONS (September 20, 2016) — Mr. President of the General Assembly, Fellow Delegates, As we approach the close of this day, I feel the responsibility to speak from this […]
Read moreItaly condemns Kashmir terror attack. Minister Gentiloni offers his condolences
Italy strongly condemns yesterday’s terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni offers his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the Indian authorities. Gentiloni also confirmed Italy’s solidarity with India in a common fight against terrorism to promote peace and security in the world.
Read moreIran: Minister Gentiloni receives Iran’s Secretary of the High Council for Human Right, Larijani MAECI
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni received today at the Farnesina Iran’s Secretary of the High Council for Human Rights, Mohammad Javad Larijani. The Iranian top official was in Rome to attend the third edition of the Italy- Iran Seminar on the “Protection of human rights in criminal justice systems,” organised by the International […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni holds a telephone conversation with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, had a telephone conversation with Japanese Foreign Minister, Fumio Kishida. During the conversation, Minister Kishida expressed great concern for the unprecedented frequency of North Korea’s nuclear tests and missile launches, also towards Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone. Mr. Kishida called to the international community to give […]
Read moreJoint 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 condemn this weekend’s attacks on Zueitina, Ras Lanuf, Es Sider, and Brega oil terminals in Libya. We call on all parties to undertake an immediate ceasefire and to refrain from any further hostilities. We also call on all forces to avoid […]
Read moreSyria: Minister Gentiloni supports Kerry – Lavrov agreement and assures support to upcoming UN negotiations
“The agreement reached last night in Geneva opens the door to a breakthrough in the dramatic war in Syria” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni. He went on: “Italy supports the diplomatic effort made by John Kerry and Sergey Lavrov and is committed to support the achievement of an effective […]
Read moreThe agrifood sector – an international player
A seminar took place today on “The agrifood industry in the Emilia-Romagna Region and its global reach amidst trade barriers, the Brexit, and international agreements” at the Fiera di Bologna trade show. The event, the fourth of its kind this year, was organised by the Emilia Romagna Region and designed to promote a fruitful discussion […]
Read moreThe People’s Democratic Republic of Korea: Italy expresses its strongest condemnation for the new nuclear test
“Italy expresses its strongest condemnation for the new nuclear test conducted today by the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea which poses a threat to Asia and world peace Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paolo Gentiloni, said. The test represents a new clear violation of the related resolutions of the Security Council of the United Nations and […]
Read moreForeign Affairs Minister, Paolo Gentiloni, in London for the Ministerial Meeting on Syria
Foreign Affairs Minister Paolo Gentiloni is in London to attend the ministerial meeting on Syria at the Foreign Office in a “like-minded” format that will include the United Kingdom, U.S.A., France, Germany, Italy, EU, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Jordan, and Qatar. The meeting will also be attended by Riad Hijab, General Coordinator of the High […]
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