Germany: Undersecretary Dell’Utri travelled to Stuttgart and Munich. The focus is on the Italian communities, consular services and participation in the Com.It.Es.

The Undersecretary: “Our communities are a precious resource. We must strengthen their ties with Italy and ensure they play an increasingly prominent role.” The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Massimo Dell’Utri, undertook a mission to Germany on 13 and 14 October, visiting Stuttgart and Munich, with the aim of meeting with […]

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Sofia, inaugurated the exhibition ‘St Francis: the Story of a Face’

The Ambassador of Italy to Bulgaria, Marcello Apicella, opened the exhibition ‘St Francis: the Story of a Face’ at the historic headquarters of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The exhibition was organised by the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Sofia, under the patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE UPDATE ‘Italy’s international coffee strategy: development, value and partnerships’ (Farnesina, 14 October 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE UPDATE ‘Italy’s international coffee strategy: development, value and partnerships’ (Farnesina, 14 October 2026) On Wednesday 14 October 2026, the event ‘Italy’s international coffee strategy: development, value and partnerships’ will take place at the Farnesina, dedicated to presenting Italy’s strategy for the coffee sector and to strengthening partnerships with producing countries, international organisations, […]

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Declaración de asociación reforzada entre la República Italiana y la República Dominicana

La República Italiana y la República Dominicana (en adelante denominadas «los Firmantes»); EN EL MARCO de la acción de reimpulso de las relaciones bilaterales y de sus respectivas relaciones con los países de América Latina y el Caribe; VINCULADAS por estrechos lazos políticos, económicos, sociales y culturales en continuo crecimiento y expansión, gracias también a […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli’s mission to Tagikistan

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, travelled to Tajikistan in the wake of the new impetus given to bilateral relations between the two countries following Tajik President Rahmon’s visit to Rome in 2024 and his meeting with Italian Prime Minister Meloni on the sidelines of the ‘1+5’ Summit in Astana last year. The […]

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Tajani: “Business, cinema, fashion and cuisine. A deep bond between two societies” (La Stampa)

Culture as a foreign policy tool, the importance of Italian businesses, and the role of the twenty million people of Italian descent. At the launch of La Stampa USA in New York, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani answered our questions on relations between Italy and the United States. The cultural […]

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100 companies gather at the Farnesina for Market Access Day, Tajani: “Expanding access to foreign markets is strategic for our exports”

The second Italian edition of ‘Market Access Day’, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the European Commission, took place at the Farnesina. The aim of the event was to highlight the opportunities offered to Italian companies by the European Union’s trade policy, through the instruments it uses to help overcome barriers […]

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Tajani condemns attacks on merchant vessels in the Black Sea

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani strongly condemns the drone attacks against merchant vessels in the Black Sea, off the Bulgarian coast. “This is an unacceptable escalation that jeopardizes the safety of navigation, the stability of the entire region and global food security,” the Minister commented. “I express my full solidarity with Bulgaria and with Bulgarian Foreign […]

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Market Access Day

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today hosts the second Italian edition of “Market Access Day,” a day of meetings and dialogue entirely dedicated to trade policy and to Italian companies’ access to third-country markets, with particular reference to Brazil and India, especially in light of the free trade agreement negotiations recently concluded by the European […]

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Tajani attends the Italy–Dominican Republic business meeting with Dominican President Luis Abinader

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, participated – alongside the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader – in the Italy–Dominican Republic business meeting at Villa Madama in Rome. The event brought together Italian and Dominican senior representatives from institutions and from companies and business associations to explore prospects for economic cooperation.     […]

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Message from Minister Antonio Tajani on the occasion of the second Italian “Market Access Day”

Welcome to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for another working session dedicated to growth diplomacy. I thank the European Commission, particularly DG Trade, Commissioner Šefčovič and Deputy Director-General Redonnet for joining us in person and for their valuable contribution. A special welcome to our companies and entrepreneurs. You are the focus of today’s discussions. We […]

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The september issue of the Sfim Newsletter is online

Every month the SFIM newsletter delves into the latest news and developments in Italian education abroad, ranging from major initiatives to the educational projects and cultural activities of the Italian Education System Worldwide. SFIM includes Italian schools and sections abroad, Italian language and culture courses, as well as Italian language lectureships and assistantships at foreign […]

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