Tajani: “We have always had relations and open channels with Iran and Syria, and this has been decisive” (Corriere della Sera)
He found her “wearied, of course, but serene, strong. Her head held high”. Antonio Tajani is still with her in Ciampino with the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her parents, to greet her with a “Hurray! Welcome back Cecilia” when finally on the phone she could breathe a sigh of relief. “These were difficult days, we worked continuously, […]
Read moreTajani: “We need impetus on the EU’s common defence” (La Stampa)
Minister Antonio Tajani, today you will participate in a summit on Albania with half the government. What is being discussed? “To decide on how to proceed on the right choice that we confirm and we will have to make operational. I am very impressed by some aspects of the Italian discussion, first of all for […]
Read moreTajani – Without the US, no agreement can be reached. We can bridge the gap together with Washington (Il Messaggero)
Antonio Tajani shakes his head. He sighs. “Without America, Europe cannot do anything useful for the truce in Ukraine.” In a room on the second floor of a hotel in the centre of Brussels, the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs picks up a pen and starts writing on a blank sheet of paper. On the […]
Read moreTajani: exports as the architrave, we aim for 700 billion by 2027 (Il Sole 24 Ore)
“Exports generate over a third of Italy’s GDP and are the cornerstone of our economy. With EUR 626 billion in exports recorded last year, Italy confirms itself as one of the most dynamic economies globally. In the first part of the year, we even surpassed Japan in terms of export values, becoming the 4th largest […]
Read moreTajani: “Protecting the population and ethnic and religious minorities” (Corriere della Sera)
Rome – Antonio Tajani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: after the attack on Israel on 7 October, a domino effect has been triggered throughout the Middle East. Now it’s Syria’s turn. “The Hamas terrorist attack on Israel has sparked a fire in the Middle East that the Italian government, in these months of […]
Read moreTajani – “Time for Israel to stop operations in Gaza” (Avvenire)
With Italy’s direct involvement, there is hope for a truce in Gaza, without backing down from the goal of “two peoples, two states”. Meanwhile in Syria, the groundwork for chaos have been laid after Israel’s attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon. As for Beirut and Gaza, Italy is working to bring the parties to the table, […]
Read moreTajani “Syria, let’s avert the emergency. In the EU Forza Italia’s shield on Fitto” (Nazione – Carlino – Giorno)
Rome – “We risk a new migration crisis and a humanitarian catastrophe in Syria. We must act quickly to prevent the worst outcomes”. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani expressed his deep concerns about the resurgence of the Syrian crisis, especially as it exacerbates the broader tragedies unfolding […]
Read moreTajani: “Let’s focus on diplomacy with the Mediterranean Dialogues and the G7” (Corriere della Sera)
Rome – Antonio Tajani, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and leader of Forza Italia, emphasises Italy’s key role as the chair of the G7 in the international arena. He believes that only through unity can peace be achieved in the Middle East and Ukraine. “Even Zelensky has mentioned that this must be […]
Read moreRoots Tourism – Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani deems it essential to work together with municipalities and Italian communities around the world
Minister ‘Tajani, the ‘Roots Tourism’ initiative has garnered a great deal of attention in Italy, and many Municipalities are entering this major market segment. What is MAECI’s role in this process and how can dialogue be facilitated and the network strengthened? Since I took office, I have placed particular emphasis on initiatives and instruments aimed […]
Read moreTajani – “The response to Russia’s escalation is warranted. Putin cannot influence Trump.” (La Stampa)
Rome – Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani has spent one of the most tense days out of the thousand since the start of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in Warsaw. The so-called “Weimar format”, which comprises Poland, Germany and France, has for the first time been enlarged to include Italy, Spain and […]
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