U.S. Withdrawal from the INF Treaty on August 2, 2019
Russia is solely responsible for the treaty’s demise. Dating back to at least the mid-2000s, Russia developed, produced, flight tested, and has now fielded multiple…
Milan Consular Section Construction Project Impact, July 22, 2019
The Consular Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Milan, Italy, will be undergoing a construction project from August 5-23, 2019, to renovate and upgrade…
July 4 Celebration in Palermo
“On behalf of the U.S. Government, I would like to thank all the Sicilian people for the continuous friendship. Sicily and the United States of…
Art Repatriation Ceremony, Remarks by Ambassador Eisenberg
I would like to thank General Claudio Vincelli and General Fabrizio Parrulli for being here today with officers from the Carabinieri for the Protection of…
Remarks by Ambassador Eisenberg at the Independence Day 2019
Nearly two and a half centuries ago, across the Atlantic Ocean, an extraordinary group of people launched an experiment – radical at the time –…
U.S. Applauds Italy’s Foreign Terrorist Fighter Repatriation
The United States commends the Government of Italy for the repatriation of an Italian foreign terrorist fighter from Syria. Italy is a key partner in…
Happy 243° Birthday, United States of America!
“I am grateful to you all for your support, friendship, and three beautiful impactful years. My time here in Naples has been enriched by continuous…
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…
2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit
The 2019 Summit will take place June 10-12, 2019, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. The three-day program will include plenary and breakout sessions…
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…
