Antonio Tajani «European Union: It is time to move beyond unanimity» (L’Altravoce Il Quotidiano Nazionale)
During the Conference “Mediterranean Connections”, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke with Alessandro Barbano, editor of L’Altravoce. Their conversation covered many topics, ranging from peace negotiations in Ukraine to relations with the United States, and the reforms the government is pushing forward. Minister, we have spent two days discussing the development of Southern Italy. All of […]
Read moreSCIM 2025. Editorial by Minister Antonio Tajani (La Cucina Italiana)
“Italian cuisine is one of our country’s great identity values. What we eat not only tells a story about who we are, but is also an important part of our international reputation, fostering tourism, the discovery of our territories, and opening up new opportunities for international economic collaboration. Yesterday we opened the tenth edition of […]
Read moreItaly and Saudi Arabia shaping a bold, shared future (Arab News)
Over the past year, the bond between Italy and Saudi Arabia has not just strengthened – it has blossomed into a vibrant, forward-looking alliance full of energy, vision and promise. What began as a solid friendship has deepened into a partnership that embraces politics, energy, infrastructure, innovation, culture, defense and the breathtaking transformation underway in […]
Read moreAntonio Tajani: “No agreement without the EU and Ukraine. Europe will decide on sanctions” (La Stampa)
“Trump’s peace plan? It is just a basis, a starting point. We need agreement from Ukraine and the European Union. After all, only the EU can lift sanctions.” The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, answered the questions on the conflict in Ukraine by touching a lacquered ivory surface with his fingers. These […]
Read moreSaudi Arabia: A Frontier of New Opportunities (Il Sole 24 Ore)
Saudi Arabia is a key international partner for Italy. It is a country extraordinarily rich in history, culture, and resources, strategically located along the new Cotton Road to India and the Indo-Pacific, and with a population that looks to Italy and its companies with an ever increasing interest. The numbers speak for themselves: the latest […]
Read moreTajani: “Weapons for Ukraine? No one will oppose them” (Il Piccolo – Messaggero Veneto – La Nuova di Venezia e Mestre – Il Mattino di Padova – La Tribuna di Treviso)
The presence in Veneto of the three centre-right leaders supporting Alberto Stefani, and the League’s threat not to vote for the next decree on sending weapons to Ukraine, are closely connected: it is election season, after all. This, in essence, is the view of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, who—using the measured language expected […]
Read moreItaly lauds Qatar’s leadership role to end Gaza war, seeks to deepen ties (The Peninsula)
Naples, Italy: Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, H E Antonio Tajani, is likely to visit Qatar before the end of this year for “further strengthening the strategic dialogue” between Qatar and Italy. “I am planning to visit Doha before the end of the year […]
Read moreTajani: “Africa and Gaza, Italy as a guarantor for development and reconstruction” (Il Mattino)
Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, Mali is about to fall into the hands of Al Qaeda, and the crisis risks spreading to the entire Sahel region. What can Italy do, considering that you have just completed a delicate mission to West Africa? “The danger in Mali is twofold, because jihadists and supporters […]
Read moreItaly’s mission in Niger targets jihadist threat and human trafficking (Il Giornale)
“The mission to Mauritania, Senegal and Niger has helped strengthen Italy’s role in Africa,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani told Il Giornale by phone during his return flight. The Deputy Prime Minister was accompanied by the Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi. From Niamey, Tajani conveyed Italy’s message: “We count on Niger to guarantee […]
Read moreTajani: «Relaunch mission for Africa» (Il Messaggero)
Antonio Tajani today begins his first mission as Foreign Minister in sub-Saharan Africa: Mauritania, Senegal and Niger. What is the purpose of this trip? “It has multiple meanings. In that area and in all African countries, there is great demand for Italy. The governments of the region are asking us to be more present. They […]
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