Presentation of the letters of credence by Italian Ambassador Niccolò Fontana to the President of the Republic of Iraq, Abdul Latif Rashid

Italian Ambassador Niccolò Fontana presented his letters of credence to the President of the Republic of Iraq, Abdul Latif Rashid, thus completing the official accreditation procedure with the Iraqi authorities. During the formal ceremony held at Baghdad Palace, the Presidential Residence, Ambassador Fontana had the opportunity to meet with President Rashid, who was accompanied by […]

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Opening of the 10th MED Mediterranean Dialogues Conference

In the presence of the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the President of ISPI, Franco Bruni, open the 10th edition of the MED Mediterranean Dialogues Conference.      The Mediterranean Dialogues are the main public diplomacy initiative of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. […]

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Tajani: “Let’s focus on diplomacy with the Mediterranean Dialogues and the G7” (Corriere della Sera)

Rome – Antonio Tajani, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and leader of Forza Italia, emphasises Italy’s key role as the chair of the G7 in the international arena. He believes that only through unity can peace be achieved in the Middle East and Ukraine. “Even Zelensky has mentioned that this must be […]

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The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassies join the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

This year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is once again participating in the international mobilisation campaign to mark the Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, emphasised, “Italy must lead in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, […]

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The G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiuggi and the Mediterranean Dialogues in Rome kick off

Two significant international events will begin tomorrow, 25 November, in Italy: the Mediterranean Dialogues in Rome and the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Fiuggi-Anagni. The 10th edition of the Mediterranean Dialogues (Med Dialogues) Conference will kick off on 25 November at 9:00 a.m. It will be inaugurated by President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, along […]

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Violence against women: a “Red Bench” at the G7 in Fiuggi-Anagni

A red bench will be unveiled at the G7 meeting in Fiuggi. Once again this year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is participating in the international mobilisation campaign on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has chosen to bring this issue to the […]

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Roots Tourism – Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani deems it essential to work together with municipalities and Italian communities around the world

Minister ‘Tajani, the ‘Roots Tourism’ initiative has garnered a great deal of attention in Italy, and many Municipalities are entering this major market segment. What is MAECI’s role in this process and how can dialogue be facilitated and the network strengthened? Since I took office, I have placed particular emphasis on initiatives and instruments aimed […]

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Minister Tajani’s participation in the 41st Anci Annual Assembly – “A strategic alliance between the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Municipalities of Italy”

Today, the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is in Turin to attend the 41st Anci Annual Assembly. “Local bodies are key players for the growth of Italy and lie at the heart of the strategy of Growth Diplomacy,” said the Minister, while adding that “businesses and […]

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Rome MED – Mediterranean Dialogues 2024

10th edition of the MED Mediterranean Dialogues Conference promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ISPI   The 10th edition of the MED Mediterranean Dialogues Conference takes place from 25 to 27 November 2024 at the Rome Cavalieri – Waldorf Astoria Hotel (Via Cadlolo 101) in Rome. The conference – promoted by the Italian Ministry of […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi meets with the State Secretary for Transport of the Republic of Mongolia

Italian Undersecretary of State to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi and the State Secretary of Ministry of Roads and Transport of the Republic of Mongolia Sandagdorj Batbold today had a meeting at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Farnesina). The meeting was an opportunity to reaffirm mutual interest in strengthening […]

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Roots Tourism – Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani deems it essential to work together with municipalities and Italian communities around the world

Minister ‘Tajani, the ‘Roots Tourism’ initiative has garnered a great deal of attention in Italy, and many Municipalities are entering this major market segment. What is MAECI’s role in this process and how can dialogue be facilitated and the network strengthened? Since I took office, I have placed particular emphasis on initiatives and instruments aimed […]

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Italy-South Africa bilateral political consultations led by Deputy Minister Cirielli and Deputy Minister of International Relations Alvin Botes held at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Bilateral political consultations between Italy and South Africa were held today at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Italian Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli and South African Deputy Minister of International Relations Alvin Botes led their respective delegations. Deputy Minister Cirielli congratulated South Africa on the country’s democratic tradition, thirty years after the end of Apartheid, […]

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