A fund of €40 million was established for Regions at the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation
The Joint Committee for Development Cooperation, which convened this morning under the chairmanship of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli, has approved the establishment of a €40 million fund for projects implemented by Italian Regions in countries receiving development aid from Italy. Presenting the initiative, Minister […]
Read moreItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Italian Ministry of the Interior together to promote and implement assisted returns
At the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation, chaired this morning by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, a new initiative was presented aimed at combating irregular migration through the improvement and development of assisted voluntary returns from Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia to countries of origin. To underline the close collaboration between […]
Read moreMinister Tajani chairs the Joint Development Cooperation Committee and the Plenary of the National Council for Development Cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, with Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli, chaired at the Farnesina the second meeting of this year’s Joint Development Cooperation Committee and the eleventh plenary of the National Council for Development Cooperation (CNCS). The Joint Committee was also attended by the Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi. This […]
Read moreHearing of Ministers Antonio Tajani and Guido Crosetto on International Missions
The Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate held a hearing with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetto, on International Missions.
Read moreMinister Antonio Tajani’s participation in the Conference “Healthcare Shift”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, attends the Conference “Healthcare Shift” at the American Studies Centre in Rome. The event focuses on research, innovation and the pharmaceutical industry as drivers of competitiveness.
Read moreThe package of measures on citizenship envisages updates, but no substantial changes for issuing passports and identity cards
We have received a few requests for clarification on the following topic: in its meeting on Friday in which it adopted the “package of measures on citizenship’, the Council of Ministers also adopted some measures to modernise the provision of services such as legalisation, registry and records, passports and identity cards valid for expatriation. The […]
Read moreMinister Tajani’s meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, had a meeting today with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix. During the meeting, they reviewed the main UN peacekeeping operations in various crisis theatres and the prospects for adapting UN operations to the complex present and future challenges, […]
Read moreCouncil of Ministers approves amendments to the “ius sanguinis” citizenship law
The Council of Ministers today adopted the “citizenship package”, a set of legislative measures proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to reform the citizenship regulations. The aim of the measures adopted today is to enhance the actual link between Italy and its citizens abroad. Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani clarified […]
Read moreMeeting between Minister Tajani and Cypriot Foreign Minister
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, had a cordial meeting today at the Farnesina with the Cypriot Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos. The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen the excellent bilateral relations and how to jointly address the main challenges in the Mediterranean. Starting with the situation […]
Read moreItaly as guest of honour at the 2026 Guadalajara International Book Fair
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani is opening the event at the Farnesina today to announce Italy’s participation as the Guest of Honour at the 2026 Guadalajara International Book Fair. “Last year, Italy and Mexico celebrated 150 years of diplomatic relations. Our participation in the Guadalajara Book Fair is therefore a confirmation of […]
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