Minister Tajani’s Press Point on Venezuela
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, held a press point at the Foreign Ministry on the situation in Venezuela and the release of Italian prisoners.
Read moreMercosur: Tajani welcomes EU measures to protect Italian farmers; a strategic agreement for Italy and Europe
The European Commission has announced measures to support European agriculture, including additional funding for the sector, alignment of sanitary, phytosanitary and animal welfare standards for imported products, strengthened controls on these standards and specific safeguards complementing the EU-Mercosur agreement with a robust system of protections for our farmers. These safeguards, which will apply to all […]
Read moreMission of Minister Tajani to Crans-Montana
Friday, 2 January 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, was in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, following the tragic events that occurred on New Year’s Eve.
Read moreTajani: “From the bottom of the class to among the top performers” (Il Messaggero)
Minister Antonio Tajani, yesterday Parliament approved the Budget. How do you assess it? “I am satisfied with the Budget, which was drafted in full compliance with the economic and financial constraints that are clear to all. Above all, Italy is no longer subject to the EU infringement procedure, which has helped to restore the country’s […]
Read moreTajani: “We support the US effort. Aid to Ukraine continues.” (Corriere della Sera)
A very busy end to the year, as intense as Antonio Tajani’s activity as Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and leader of Forza Italia. He is busy on three fronts, all of them turbulent: the international situation with ongoing conflicts; the budget; his party, under increasing pressure for “change” and “new faces”. He does not […]
Read moreMinister Tajani awards Cardinal Pizzaballa the honour of “Knight of Grand Cross”
On the occasion of Holy Christmas, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani sent a message to Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, announcing the awarding of the honour of Knight of Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Italy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been in constant contact with Patriarch Pizzaballa and the […]
Read moreTajani in Djibouti today: visit to Italian troops
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is on a mission to Djibouti today, for holding institutional meetings and visiting the contingent of approximately one hundred Italian soldiers at the Italian Guillet military base, and the frigate Antonio Marceglia, part of the European Maritime Security Mission Aspides (EUNAVFOR). The mission’s agenda includes meetings with President Ismail Omar Guelleh […]
Read moreItalian Quantum General Assembly: Rome hosts discussion on the implementation of the National Strategy for Quantum Technologies
On 17 December, the Italian Quantum General Assembly was held in Rome at the Corsie Sistine. This national event focused on the progress and future prospects of the Italian Strategy for Quantum Technologies. The initiative was promoted by the Department for Digital Transformation of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, in collaboration with the […]
Read moreTajani meets Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. Discussion on Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Iran
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani held a meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein. The talks focused on strengthening the bilateral partnership in economic, cultural, and defence sectors, as well as the situation in the Middle East. Iraq is a strategic partner for Italy in the region, […]
Read moreMigration: letter by 19 EU Member States to the Commission
In a letter addressed to the European Commission, 19 EU Member States urgently call for the development of new solutions and innovative partnerships to counter migrant smuggling and irregular migration. The letter, signed for Italy by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi, stresses that addressing the […]
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