Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Matteo Salvin
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today in Washington with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Matteo Salvini. They reiterated the value of the…
Fulbright Annual Meeting 2019-20 Italian Grantees and 2018-19 U.S. Grantees
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international education exchange program operating in over 160 countries worldwide. Since its inception in 1946, more than…
On the Occasion of Republic Day in Italy
The United States and Italy have a long, shared history of friendship and strong ties. Italian-Americans have played and continue to play an integral part…
Memorial Day at Sicily-Nettuno Cemetery, by Chargé Kelly Degnan
Welcome to today’s ceremony and thank you for honoring the service members here who rest in peace. I am deeply humbled to be standing with…
Memorial Day at Florence American Cemetery, Remarks by Chargé Kelly Degnan
Welcome to today’s Memorial Day ceremony. Thank you for coming to honor the service members who rest in peace here, and the cause of freedom…
Consul General Countryman Visits Sicily
Joe Di Maggio, Lady Gaga, Frank Sinatra and Frank Zappa were among the many famous Americans the city of Noto paid tribute to at its…
Southern Italy celebrates 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing with US Film Director Michael Barnett
“That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind”. 50 years ago, on July 20, the world heard these famous words as…
Remarks by Ambassador Eisenberg at Iftar Dinner
Ramadan is an opportunity to remember the value of religious diversity and religious freedom. Tonight we welcome friends of many faiths at Villa Taverna to…
NBA and WNBA stars in Naples and Castel Volturno
“Basketball and sport in general help to improve self-esteem and self-confidence,” and “you have to be focused on goals and keep a determined attitude toward…
Welcome back to Naples, Ambassador Eisenberg!
During a full-day visit to Naples, Ambassador Lewis M. Eisenberg had the opportunity to tour the three digital academies created by U.S. companies Apple, Cisco…
Celebrating Earth Day 2019
Earth Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of today’s most challenging environmental problems and to celebrate the progress we’ve made in conservation and environmental…
Secretary Pompeo Announces Intent To Designate IRGC as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Good morning. I’m here to make an important foreign policy announcement concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran. Today the United States is continuing to build…
Ambassador Eisenberg: “Puglia and Matera Enchant Me”
During a two-day-trip to the southern regions of Puglia and Basilicata, Ambassador Eisenberg had the opportunity to visit the Leonardo factory in Grottaglie, where parts…
70 Years of NATO: Shared Values, Historic Achievements, and Defending our Future Together
NATO Allies agree sanctions are our best diplomatic tool to bring Russia back into compliance with the values that we share with Europe. We do…
“NATO’s 70th Anniversary – The Alliance is as important as in 1949”?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is the most successful alliance in history. The United States, Italy, and ten others gathered in Washington, D.C. on…
Remarks at the AIPAC Policy Conference
I want to thank AIPAC President Mort Fridman, Board Chair Lillian Pincus, and your CEO Howard Kohr for inviting me to be a speaker here…
The U.S. Supports the People of Venezuela as They Strive for Democracy
In a statement, the White House Press Secretary said, "The United States will continue to take steps to pressure Maduro, his regime, and those who support…
Ambassador Eisenberg at 2019 DEA Maltz Challenge Commemoration
I am pleased to join you to reflect on the sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the men…
