Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Italy)
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( or MAE) is the foreign ministry of the government of the Republic of Italy. It is also known as the Farnesina as a metonym from its headquarters, the Palazzo della Farnesina
in Rome. It is headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs - the current minister is Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata.
. The original name was derived from the Albertine Statute that founded the Ministry in 1848. The original location was the Palazzo della Consulta
in Rome, remaining there until 1922.
The first significant reform
came under the direction of the minister Carlo Sforza
who reorganized the Ministry around territorial bases. However, this system was later replaced during Benito Mussolini's fascist regime. During this time the Ministry was housed at Palazzo Chigi
; after a brief period in Brindisi
durning the war, Cabinet President Pietro Badoglio
restored the full services of the Ministry with a ministerial decree
on July 15, 1944.
From 1959 the Ministry has been at its current location in Palazzo della Farnesina
, which together with the Reggia di Caserta is one of the biggest buildings in Italy.
, and cultural relations with the world and its direct relations with other states and international organizations. The ministry represents Italy in its implementation and revisions of treaties and international conventions
. Within the organization of the European Union
, the ministry advocates Italy's positions on councils of foreign politics and common security such as, CFSP, The European Community and Euratom. It cooperates with international organizations on issues of development
, immigration
, and the protection of Italians and workers abroad.
Palazzo della Farnesina
The Palazzo della Farnesina is an Italian government building located between Monte Mario and the Tiber River in the Foro Italico area in Rome, Italy...
in Rome. It is headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs - the current minister is Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata.
History
The first official manifestation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was called The Secretary of the State of Foreign Affairs for the now defunct Kingdom of SardiniaKingdom of Sardinia
The Kingdom of Sardinia consisted of the island of Sardinia first as a part of the Crown of Aragon and subsequently the Spanish Empire , and second as a part of the composite state of the House of Savoy . Its capital was originally Cagliari, in the south of the island, and later Turin, on the...
. The original name was derived from the Albertine Statute that founded the Ministry in 1848. The original location was the Palazzo della Consulta
Palazzo della Consulta
The Palazzo della Consulta is a late Baroque palace in central Rome, Italy, that now houses the Constitutional Court of the Italian Republic...
in Rome, remaining there until 1922.
The first significant reform
Reform
Reform means to put or change into an improved form or condition; to amend or improve by change of color or removal of faults or abuses, beneficial change, more specifically, reversion to a pure original state, to repair, restore or to correct....
came under the direction of the minister Carlo Sforza
Carlo Sforza
Conte Carlo Sforza was an Italian diplomat and anti-Fascist politician.-Biography:Sforza was born at Montignoso ....
who reorganized the Ministry around territorial bases. However, this system was later replaced during Benito Mussolini's fascist regime. During this time the Ministry was housed at Palazzo Chigi
Palazzo Chigi
The Palazzo Chigi is a palace or noble residence in Rome, overlooking the Piazza Colonna and the Via del Corso. It was begun in 1562 by Giacomo della Porta and completed by Carlo Maderno in 1580 for the Aldobrandini family. In 1659 it was purchased by the Chigi family. It was then remodelled by...
; after a brief period in Brindisi
Brindisi
Brindisi is a city in the Apulia region of Italy, the capital of the province of Brindisi, off the coast of the Adriatic Sea.Historically, the city has played an important role in commerce and culture, due to its position on the Italian Peninsula and its natural port on the Adriatic Sea. The city...
durning the war, Cabinet President Pietro Badoglio
Pietro Badoglio
Pietro Badoglio, 1st Duke of Addis Abeba, 1st Marquess of Sabotino was an Italian soldier and politician...
restored the full services of the Ministry with a ministerial decree
Decree
A decree is a rule of law issued by a head of state , according to certain procedures . It has the force of law...
on July 15, 1944.
From 1959 the Ministry has been at its current location in Palazzo della Farnesina
Palazzo della Farnesina
The Palazzo della Farnesina is an Italian government building located between Monte Mario and the Tiber River in the Foro Italico area in Rome, Italy...
, which together with the Reggia di Caserta is one of the biggest buildings in Italy.
Function
The current role of the MAE are laid out in the laws passed on April 23, 2003 n. 109 which states that the Ministry holds the explicit function of representing and guarding the interests of Italy concerning its political, economic, socialSocial
The term social refers to a characteristic of living organisms...
, and cultural relations with the world and its direct relations with other states and international organizations. The ministry represents Italy in its implementation and revisions of treaties and international conventions
Treaty
A treaty is an express agreement under international law entered into by actors in international law, namely sovereign states and international organizations. A treaty may also be known as an agreement, protocol, covenant, convention or exchange of letters, among other terms...
. Within the organization of the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
, the ministry advocates Italy's positions on councils of foreign politics and common security such as, CFSP, The European Community and Euratom. It cooperates with international organizations on issues of development
Regional development
Regional development is the provision of aid and other assistance to regions which are less economically developed. Regional development may be domestic or international in nature...
, immigration
Immigration
Immigration is the act of foreigners passing or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence...
, and the protection of Italians and workers abroad.
External links
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official Site
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs on YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....