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2 April 2026
Joint Statement of the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation

The United States hosted the Republic of Italy in Washington, DC, on April 1–2 for the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) on Science and Technology Cooperation. The State Department’s Senior Bureau Official for European and Eurasian Affairs, Brendan Hanrahan, co-chaired the meeting with Italy’s Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria […]

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2 April 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is closely following the case of the American journalist kidnapped in Iraq

From the outset, the Ministry has been monitoring with the utmost attention the situation of Ms Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Iraq. Ms Kittleson also collaborates with several Italian media outlets. Minister Antonio Tajani has instructed the Italian Foreign Ministry, in coordination with the Italian Embassy in Baghdad, to remain fully engaged on the […]

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2 April 2026
Return of Ambassador Cornado to Switzerland

Following a meeting at Palazzo Chigi between the Government and the families of the victims and those injured in Crans-Montana, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, in agreement with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has decided on the return of Ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado to Switzerland.

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2 April 2026
Undersecretary Tripodi opens 15th Italy–US Joint Commission on Science and Technology Cooperation in Washington D.C.

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, today inaugurated the 15th Italy–United States Joint Commission on Science and Technology Cooperation (Joint Commission Meeting – JCM) in Washington D.C., as part of her official visit to the United States. On the sidelines of the meeting, Italy and the United States signed a […]

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2 April 2026
Tajani at the Hormuz meeting: “UN’s decisive role, ready to support initiatives for a humanitarian corridor and navigation security”

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani participated today via videoconference in the meeting on the situation in Iran and the consequences of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The videoconference was coordinated by the United Kingdom following the declaration of 19 March, signed by 35 countries, including Italy. In his intervention, Minister Tajani reaffirmed […]

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2 April 2026
Minister Tajani to participate in UK-hosted ministerial meeting on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will participate at 1:00 p.m. in the ministerial meeting held virtually and organised by the United Kingdom, following the declaration promoted on 19 March and signed by 35 countries, including Italy. The discussion, chaired by the UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, will focus on diplomatic […]

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2 April 2026
Tajani and Panetta inaugurate the 16th MAECI–Bank of Italy Conference

The 16th MAECI–Bank of Italy Conference took place today at the Farnesina, inaugurated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Governor of the Bank of Italy, Fabio Panetta. The event brought together officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bank of Italy, experts from other government departments […]

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1 April 2026
Minister Tajani’s mission to Belgrade postponed

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, has postponed his mission to Belgrade scheduled for today due to scheduling issues arising from delays in his departure from Ukraine and transit through Poland. The mission had been planned to attend the signing ceremony for the contract for the Italian Pavilion at Expo […]

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31 March 2026
In Kyiv, Tajani meets Italian companies operating in Ukraine

During his mission to Kyiv, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, held a meeting at the Embassy of Italy with representatives of Italian companies operating in Ukraine. The meeting provided an opportunity to reaffirm the Italian Government’s closeness to and support for Italian businesses, which have demonstrated remarkable resilience and a […]

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31 March 2026
Tajani meets Zelensky: “Italy stands with Ukraine for a just and lasting peace; we will support your efforts to combat corruption”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, held a bilateral meeting with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, during his visit to Ukraine to attend the commemoration of the Bucha massacre and the Foreign Affairs Council. Minister Tajani reaffirmed at the outset Italy’s steadfast support for a just and lasting peace in […]

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