The first official visit by Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini to the United States opened with a wide-ranging discussion with the American Secretary of State John Kerry. Topics examined included the crisis in Ukraine ("we must support the national dialogue"); the stalemate in Syria; the two Italian marines detained in India; and the schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria.

Another key topic for the United States is EXPO 2015, for which Kerry thanked our country for its decision to place the emphasis on food security for all and on global resources. Secretary Kelly also thanked Italy for its role in the destruction of the Syrian chemical weapons, by making the port of Gioia Tauro available for operations.

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Fonte: Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs