Tajani: “Target of EUR 700 billion for exports by the end of 2027”

Behind the surge in Italian exports lies (in part) a Ministry of Foreign Affairs which, thanks to a substantial (and probably cultural) reform introduced at the start of the year, is increasingly supporting companies looking to international markets. “Our embassies should not be places where receptions with canapés and pastries are held, but operational centres […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli co-chairs the fifth round of bilateral political consultations between Italy and Kuwait

The fifth round of bilateral political consultations between Italy and Kuwait took place today, co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, Hamad Suleiman Mashaan Al-Mashaan. The session centred on a discussion of bilateral relations, which are becoming increasingly close – particularly in the fields of […]

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Melbourne, AustralianSuper and Aware Super to promote Italy

To strengthen economic and financial ties between Italy and Australia and to promote our country as a prime destination for Australian investment: these are the objectives of the meetings held by Ambassador Nicola Lener, accompanied by Consul General Chiara Mauri, with the heads from AustralianSuper and Aware Super, two of Australia’s leading pension and investment […]

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“Italy and Egypt: a history stretching back millennia, a shared responsibility for the future of the Mediterranean”

Editorial by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani I am in Cairo today for my sixth mission to Egypt as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Six visits that illustrate, better than many figures, the importance Italy attaches to its relationship with this country. A relationship with roots that […]

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Tajani in Ireland for the EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting (Gymnich)

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani concluded the mission in Wicklow, Ireland, where he participated in the EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting (Gymnich). On Tuesday, the Minister attended a working dinner, which was also attended by the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Iceland, Norway, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ukraine. During the session dedicated to Ukraine, Minister Tajani reaffirmed […]

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The Embassy of Italy in Cuba has mobilised to assist in the search for its citizen Maurizio Cappato, who went missing at sea

For several days now, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been in constant contact with the family of Maurizio Cappato, the former police officer who moved to Cuba several years ago and has been living there ever since. Cappato went missing on 24 August whilst out fishing. The report made to the Cuban police […]

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Declaration by the EU and its Member States in support of effective multilateralism

Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich) Wicklow, Ireland, 1-2 September 2026 The EU reaffirms its steadfast commitment to and fundamental interests in an effective, renewed and strengthened multilateralism, rooted in international law and the universal purposes and principles of the UN Charter. At a time of growing geopolitical tensions, increasing contestation and grave violations […]

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EUROGENDFOR is strengthened by the accession of a new Member State

A ceremony was held today at the Farnesina to deposit the Instrument of Accession of the Republic of Lithuania to the Treaty establishing the European Gendarmerie Force (EUROGENDFOR), for which the Italian Government is the depositary. The ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of Lithuania to Italy, Dalia Kreivienė, and the Head of the Service […]

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Zurich: start of the school year at the refurbished Casa d’Italia

With the start of the 2026–2027 academic year in the newly refurbished premises of the historic ‘Casa d’Italia’ building, a new chapter is beginning in the history of the Italian community in Zurich. The resumption of school activities marks an initial and crucial milestone, which will be followed, in the coming months, by the restoration […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli meets a delegation from the Japanese Senate

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, received a delegation from the Japanese Senate, led by Senator Kazuhiko Aoki, at the Farnesina today. The meeting confirmed the excellent state of bilateral relations in the year marking the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Japan. The two delegations discussed the key aspects of bilateral […]

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National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP): over 5,200 SMEs supported in their internationalisation efforts

The NRRP measure M1C2-I.5, dedicated to the refinancing of Fund 394/81 – managed by SIMEST – to support the internationalisation of Italian SMEs, has concluded with a result exceeding the target. The measure has provided funding to over 5,200 SMEs, against a target of 4,000, with EUR 800 million allocated, of which EUR 700 million […]

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Summer 2026: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs providing assistance to Italians abroad

During the summer of 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided assistance to Italians abroad, intervening in thousands of cases where compatriots found themselves in emergency situations or in difficulty. Between 1 June and 31 August, the diplomatic and consular network coordinated 25 medical repatriations and carried out 600 consular assistance operations, 400 of which […]

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