Tajani chairs meeting on Iran, Italians urged to leave the country

In response to the crisis in Iran, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, chaired a meeting at the Farnesina with the Italian Ambassador to Tehran, Italian Ambassadors from the region, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Defence and the intelligence community. The meeting first focused on an assessment of the situation of […]

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Undersecretary Silli meets with Ecuadorian Minister of Commerce Jaramillo

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Giorgio Silli met today in Rome with Luis Alberto Jaramillo, Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investments and Fisheries of Ecuador. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across all sectors of mutual interest, starting with the economic sphere, with particular focus on energy, critical […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi on mission to Sarajevo meets Deputy Foreign Minister Brkić and visits the EUFOR Althea contingent

Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Maria Tripodi was on mission to Sarajevo today, where she met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Josip Brkić. The discussions focused on the strategic priority of the European Union’s enlargement to the Western Balkans, the strengthening of bilateral relations, and Italy’s support for full […]

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Call for Applications for the Position of Italian Member of the Board of Trustees of the Bioversity International–CIAT Alliance

Please note that a call for expressions of interest has been published to appoint an Italian delegate to the Board of Trustees of the Bioversity International–CIAT Alliance. Further information is available at the following link.

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Reminder: Press Accreditation Note – Presentation of the Guide to International Adoptions (Farnesina, 15 January 2026)

Reminder: PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Presentation of the Guide to International Adoptions (Farnesina, 15 January 2026)   On Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 3:00 p.m., the presentation of the Guide to International Adoptions, prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with the Commission for International Adoptions (CAI), will be held in the Aldo […]

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Statements by Minister Antonio Tajani on Crans Montana and on developments in Venezuela

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, addressed the Chamber of Deputies with Statements on Crans‑Montana and on the recent developments in Venezuela. The Minister’s Statements to the Chamber of Deputies are available at the following link: Informativa del Ministro Antonio Tajani su Crans-Montana e sugli sviluppi in Venezuela

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Communications and Statement by Minister Antonio Tajani on Crans‑Montana and developments in Venezuela

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, addressed the Senate with Communications on Crans‑Montana and presented a Statement on the recent developments in Venezuela.

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE – Presentation of the Strategic Document on the Arctic (Villa Madama, 16 January 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Presentation of the Strategic Document on the Arctic (Villa Madama, 16 January 2026) On Friday, 16 January 2026, from 11:30 a.m., Villa Madama will host the presentation of the Italian Arctic Policy, a Strategic Document outlining Italy’s objectives for strengthening its engagement in the Arctic region, with particular focus on political dialogue, […]

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Press Accreditation Note – Presentation of the Guide to International Adoptions (Farnesina, 15 January 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Presentation of the Guide to International Adoptions (Farnesina, 15 January 2026)   On Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 3:00 p.m., the presentation of the Guide to International Adoptions, prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with the Commission for International Adoptions (CAI), will be held in the […]

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Tajani: “The secret is discretion. New scenarios in Venezuela” (Il Messaggero – Il Mattino – Il Gazzettino)

Minister Tajani, what does the release of Trentini and the other Italians represent for our country and its geopolitical role? “First and foremost, it confirms that we now possess a consolidated and effective know-how, widely recognised, in securing the release of Italians detained abroad.  Let me remind you that just a year ago, Cecilia Sala […]

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Minister Tajani: “Long and discreet work. The ‘Italian system’ works” (Quotidiano Nazionale)

The news of the release of Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlò arrived at dawn, but Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani had been pursuing it for some time. He highlights “long and discreet work” and describes the decision by interim President Delcy Rodríguez as “a strong signal that Italy greatly appreciates”. The release also raises further questions: […]

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Tajani: “Caracas warned me before the release. Then I spoke with them” (Corriere della Sera)

ROME – Italian aid worker Alberto Trentini had been detained in Venezuela for 423 days. The exact charges remain unclear. Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani stated: “We are not concerned now with what the charges might have been; what matters is that he, like other Italian citizens, is free, and that the other 42 […]

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