Joint Press Release on meeting between Minister Gentiloni and Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister of India
The Foreign Minister of Italy, Mr. Paolo Gentiloni, and the External Affairs Minister of India, Ms. Sushma Swaraj, held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy on 4th September, during Minister Swaraj’s visit to Rome for the canonisation of Mother Teresa in the Vatican. The two Ministers expressed their satisfaction on the […]
Read moreClimate: Historic USA-China breakthrough agreement to be ratified by Italy, say Gentiloni and Galletti
“The ratification of the agreement reached at the Paris COP 21 between United States and China marks a historic breakthrough in combating climate change and leads to making the global economic model more sustainable. Within the context of Europe’s ambitious efforts, Italy is working on drafting its ratification law so as to submit it to […]
Read moreLibya: Telephone call between Gentiloni and Libya’s Vice Chairman of the Presidential Council, Ahmed Maetig
Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni held a telephone conversation with Libya’s Vice Chairman of the Presidential Council, Ahmed Maetig, while in Berlin.They confirmed the commitment of both Governments to deal with migration flows in view of their common efforts to stabilise Libya. Minister Gentiloni expressed the appreciation of the Italian government for the appointment […]
Read moreLibya: Italian contribution to removing precursor chemicals and their successive disposal
In the framework of the international support to the Libyan Presidential Council and to the GNA headed by Prime Minister al- Serraj, Italy has actively participated in planning and carrying out the removal of the remaining precursors of chemical weapons still present in Libya in order to destroy them.Italy has contributed to the success of […]
Read moreEarthquake in Central Italy
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Read moreJoint statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and the United States
The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States express their concern at reports of increasing tension near the Zueitina oil facility on the central coast of Libya. They express their support for the Government of National Accord’s efforts peacefully to resolve the disruptions to Libya’s energy exports, and emphasise […]
Read more“Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” for eminent Italian scientists working abroad
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has established the “Italian Bilateral Scientific Cooperation Award” to recognize eminent Italian scientists who, in performing their research abroad, have made a remarkable contribution to the advancement of science and technology, thus improving Italy’s S&T relations with foreign countries and with International Organizations. Call for nominations
Read moreItaly is concerned about new missile launch by North Korea that landed in the EEZ waters of Japan
The news about a missile fired last night by North Korea that landed in the waters within the Exclusive Economic Zone of Japan increases the concerns expressed by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs last June. These are acts that threaten international peace and security, openly violating the relevant Resolutions of the UN Security Council. […]
Read moreLibya: Minister Gentiloni has telephone conversation with Prime Minister Fayez Al Sarraj
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paolo Gentiloni, had a telephone conversation today with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al Sarraj. Minister Gentiloni expressed Italy’s appreciation to Mr Sarraj for the commitment shown by the Government of National Accord in its fight against terrorism, as well as the results the GNA and supporting forces are achieving in the […]
Read moreTurkey: The Farnesina on the statements made by Turkish President Erdogan
With reference to the statements made by Turkish President Erdogan, the Farnesina underlines that Italy abides by the rule of law and the autonomy of the Judiciary is fully respected.The Judiciary together with police forces are successfully engaged in fighting the mafia and in doing so, they certainly do not need to be encouraged by […]
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