Tajani: “Italian exports performing well, but the ‘Export Plan’ must be strengthened across all markets where there is room for Italy”
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Antonio Tajani, commented today on the latest Istat data on Italian exports: “In the first half of 2025, Italian exports to non-EU countries recorded a growth of 1.3%, rising to +2% when energy is excluded. This confirms the resilience of national exports in a complex international context. The […]
Read more“Food for Gaza” Taskforce meeting on the humanitarian emergency in the Gaza Strip
Following the repeated telephone contacts between Minister Tajani and his Israeli counterpart, Sa’ar, a meeting of the technical Taskforce on “Food for Gaza” was held today. This Italian humanitarian initiative has so far delivered over 110 tonnes of food, medical supplies, and essential goods to the civilian population in the Gaza Strip. The meeting was […]
Read moreTajani convenes business representatives on tariffs following EU-US agreement Tariffs Task Force established at the Italian Foreign Ministry
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, held a meeting today at the Farnesina on the issue of tariffs, following the recent agreement reached between the European Union and the United States. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Italian economic system – Italian Trade Agency (ITA), […]
Read moreTajani–Abdelatty talks: focus on Gaza and the New York Conference
This afternoon, a phone conversation took place between the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, ahead of the upcoming New York Conference on the situation in Gaza, scheduled for 28–30 July. Minister Abdelatty will lead the Egyptian delegation, while Italy will be represented by Undersecretary […]
Read moreTajani appoints Italian Foreign Ministry’s envoy for Italian nationals detained in Venezuela
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, in agreement with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has appointed the Director General for Italians Abroad, Luigi Vignali, as the Italian Foreign Ministry’s Special Envoy for Italian nationals detained in Venezuela.
Read moreTajani speaks with Minister Sa’ar. Return option today for Freedom Flotilla activists
This morning, Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani spoke with Israeli Minister Gideon Sa’ar. The two Italian nationals who were detained overnight on board the Freedom Flotilla vessel have arrived at the port of Ashdod, where they will be assisted by staff from the Italian Embassy in Tel Aviv. Minister Sa’ar indicated that the procedure […]
Read moreItaly–Algeria Business Forum
The Italy–Algeria Business Forum takes place today in Rome, organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), on the occasion of the Fifth Intergovernmental Summit between the two countries. Opened by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and his […]
Read moreItaly–Algeria Business Forum
On the occasion of the Intergovernmental Summit between Italy and Algeria, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), will host the Italy–Algeria Business Forum. Algeria, Italy’s leading gas supplier, is also its foremost economic partner on the African continent. Italy ranks as Algeria’s top customer […]
Read moreNew diplomats sworn in at Villa Madama in the presence of Tajani, Bernini, Zangrillo, Orsini, Anghileri and Buonfiglio
Today, Tuesday 22 July, the swearing-in ceremony of 46 young officials who passed the 2023 diplomatic competition for Secretaries of Legation is taking place at Villa Madama, in the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani. “It will be a ceremony open to Italy and the world,” said Minister Tajani. “Joining […]
Read moreTajani convenes meeting on export with Sicily Region: “New SACE office to open on the island”
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, chaired a meeting today at Palazzo Chigi focused on boosting exports from the Region of Sicily. The meeting was attended by representatives from SACE, SIMEST, and ITA, alongside the President of the Region of Sicily, Renato Schifani, and a delegation from the regional administration. […]
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