Minister Alfano on the tragic facts of Berlin
“I was deeply struck and grieved at the news of this evening’s despicable attack in Berlin and I express my deepest-felt condolences and my warmest sympathy to the German Government. We are close to the German people in this sorrowful moment, which should instead be of joy and peace as we approach the Christmas festivities,” […]
Read moreMinister Alfano strongly condemns murder of Russian Ambassador to Turkey
“I wish to express my profound indignation and strong condemnation for the murder of the Russian Ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov.” These are the words expressed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, to the Russian Ambassador to Italy, Sergey Razov, during the ceremony with the Diplomatic Corps at the Quirinale. […]
Read moreLiberation of Sirte: decisive turning point in the fight against Daesh and a new phase towards the stabilization of Libya
The liberation of Sirte by the forces of the Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) marks a decisive turning point in the fight against Daesh and a new phase in Libya’s difficult stabilization process. Italy continues to stand by Libyan institutions in the fight against terrorism. Italy’s humanitarian assistance, providing medical treatment […]
Read moreSudan. Let’s work together to combat illegal migration, Minister Gentiloni told Minister Ghandour
“Sudan is a strategic player in regional equilibriums: a stabler Sudan means more peace and stability in Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa,” said Foreign Minister Gentiloni at the end of the meeting with his Sudanese counterpart, Ibrahim A. Ghandour, on the sidelines of the Rome MED 2016 conference. He added: “We want to cooperate even […]
Read moreMeeting between Gentiloni and Johnson to discuss Brexit, the Syrian and Libyan crises and the Western Balkans
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni today met with the British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, on the sidelines of the Rome Med 2016 Conference. In addition to exchanging opinions on the perspective Brexit negotiation process, the two ministers shared their respective evaluations on the Libyan crisis and its fallout on the […]
Read moreIraq – Gentiloni to al-Jaafari: Italy stands by your side
“We are standing by you while Mosul is being liberated and we will continue to be by your side through the post-Daesh stabilisation process. Italy intends to keep its commitment in the region, by supporting the Baghdad Government and the anti-ISIL coalition through the carrying out of crucially important activities, such as the restructuring of […]
Read moreReferendum: overseas voting operations close at 4 p.m. local time on 1 December
In relation to news published on the press and circulated on social media, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs intends to specify that overseas voting operations close at 4 p.m. local time on 1 December. Although it is true that the relevant Law provides that the voter send the envelope containing the ballot sheet with the […]
Read moreReferendum: Minister Gentiloni and Foreign Affairs senior officials meet committees for and against reforms
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, met this afternoon, at the Farnesina, the representatives of the pro-reform committees (Hon. Ettore Rosato, Hon. Maurizio Lupi, Sen. Roberto Cociancich, Sen. Aldo di Biagio, Dr. Antonio Funiciello, Sen. Francesco Giacobbe) and the representatives of the against-reform committees (Sen. Gaetano Quagliariello, Hon. Renato Brunetta, Sen. […]
Read moreGentiloni: the Budget Committee has taken a major step forward for development cooperation
“This is a major step forward showing the Government’s commitment to international development aid. The amendment, which was approved yesterday, acknowledges the urgency of investing in international cooperation.”This was the comment made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, on the approval by the Chamber of Deputees’ Budget Committee of […]
Read moreItaly supports humanitarian mine clearance operations
The Italian Cooperation Directorate has approved 7 humanitarian demining projects envisaging mine clearance operations and providing assistance to victims in Countries with serious conflicts or struggling with delicate peace-making processes. The projects, comprehensively worth almost 2 million euros, concern the following Countries: Afghanistan, Somalia, Colombia (2 projects), Palestine, Sudan and Bosnia Herzegovina. They will be […]
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