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22 August 2024

I was saddened to learn of the sudden passing of the National Guarantor for the Rights of Persons Deprived of Personal Liberty, Felice Maurizio D'Ettore. We all appreciated his dedication and professionalism, particularly at such a difficult time for the prison system. Also on behalf of the entire Government, I extend sincere sympathy to his family; our thoughts are with them as we remember such an honest and generous man.

14 August 2024

Remembrance, rebirth, justice. 
Six years have passed since the Morandi Bridge collapsed on 14 August 2018, a catastrophe that shook Genoa, Liguria and the entire nation.
Today, we pay tribute to the 43 victims of that tragedy, and our hearts and minds go out to their families and loved ones.
Today we all feel somewhat like we are from Genoa too, sons and daughters of such a proud city that was left emotionally distressed and physically split in two, but has also since been able to pick itself up and move forward....

13 August 2024

As part of her ongoing conversations on the crisis in the Middle East, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had another call today with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. 

12 August 2024

We, the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy discussed the situation in the Middle East. We expressed our full support for ongoing efforts to de-escalate...

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Statement by Palazzo Chigi on the situation in Venezuela

The Italian Government continues to follow the situation in Venezuela with great concern, in close coordination with international partners. Italy calls upon the Venezuelan authorities to respect the rights of all citizens and to free all political opponents, firmly condemning any threat to or deprivation of civil liberties.

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Italy’s support for efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement

Italy supports the efforts by the United States, Egypt and Qatar to reach an agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, in line with United Nations Security Council resolution 2735. A ceasefire in Gaza is becoming increasingly urgent to bring an end to the suffering of the civilian population, guarantee the necessary humanitarian aid and encourage de-escalation at regional level. Italy urges all parties to the conflict to take up the mediators’ invitation, without further delay, to resume negotiations in Doha on 15 August with the aim of finalising an agreement.

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President Meloni’s telephone conversation with President Pezeshkian

As part of the conversations she has been holding over the last few days on the situation in the Middle East, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a telephone call today with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian.