Mediterranean Dialogues (MED) open: Naples at the heart of regional debate

Following an initial day of closed-door meetings, the 11th edition of the Mediterranean Dialogues officially opens today. The annual initiative, organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (the Farnesina) in partnership with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), has reaffirmed its role as a leading international forum dedicated to […]

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Tajani: Dialogue paving the way for a new Middle East

The peace agreement between Israel and Hamas represents the first major step in what we hope will evolve a broader process of stabilisation in the Middle East. A two-state solution remains the only path capable of addressing the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for statehood, while simultaneously ensuring Israel’s security. Italy is determined to […]

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Tajani: “Naples and the Mediterranean as a crossroads of peace for Gaza’s rebirth” (Il Mattino)

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, with today’s arrival in Naples of, among others, the Palestinian Foreign Minister and his Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid, can this be considered a sign of attention and confidence in Italy’s role in the Middle East peace process? “The success of the peace initiative launched by the President of the […]

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11th edition of the MED – Mediterranean Dialogues Conference

The 11th edition of the MED – Mediterranean Dialogues Conference, organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) in collaboration with ISPI (Italian Institute for International Political Studies), will take place from 15 to 17 October 2025 at the historic Royal Palace in Naples. The event will be preceded by closed-door roundtables on 15 October, with the conference […]

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Italy for Gaza: new support for food security, healthcare and education. Tajani: “We must immediately strengthen healthcare cooperation with Jordan and Egypt”

At a coordination meeting held at Palazzo Chigi on humanitarian assistance for the Gaza emergency, initial directions were agreed to align the efforts of the various Italian ministries. On behalf of the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, chaired a first roundtable to […]

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INFORMATION NOTE – Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit (London, 22 October 2025)

INFORMATION NOTE Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit (London, 22 October 2025)   Minister Antonio Tajani will participate in the Leaders’ Summit of the Western Balkans and European partners, known as the Berlin Process, to be held on 22 October 2025 in London, United Kingdom. Press representatives wishing to cover the event must submit their accreditation request […]

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Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli opens the First International Conference on Green Cities

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs with responsibility for Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, opened the First International Conference on Green Cities, held in Rome and organised by FAO and UN-Habitat in collaboration with the Italian Government. The event highlighted the “Green Cities” initiative, launched by FAO in 2020 to promote sustainable urban development in 1,000 cities worldwide, […]

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Minister Antonio Tajani’s Statement on the on the peace Plan for the Gaza Strip

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, delivers a statement on the peace Plan for the Gaza Strip in the Senate Chamber.

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UPDATED PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE 11th edition of the MED – Mediterranean Dialogues Conference 15–17 October 2025 Royal Palace, Naples

NUOVO AGGIORNAMENTO NOTA DI ACCREDITAMENTO STAMPA XI edizione della Conferenza MED Dialoghi Mediterranei 15- 17 ottobre Palazzo Reale, Napoli   The 11th edition of the MED – Mediterranean Dialogues Conference, promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), will take place from […]

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Melbourne: Week of the Italian Language in the World

The Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Melbourne today presented the event Donne di Sicilia – A celebration of the centenary of the birth of Andrea Camilleri, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne. The initiative forms part of the 25th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the […]

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Minister Antonio Tajani’s Statement on the on the peace Plan for the Gaza Strip

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, delivers a statement on the peace Plan for the Gaza Strip in the Chamber of Deputies. 

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Italy re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term

Five years after its previous mandate, Italy has been re-elected as a voting member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the universal protection and promotion of human rights. Today, the UN General Assembly confirmed Italy’s candidature with 179 votes. Italy received the highest number of votes among the […]

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