Minister Tajani met with European Commissioner for Health Várhelyi: the Hormuz crisis is also affecting the export and transport of medicines

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met today with the European Commissioner for Health, Olivér Várhelyi. The meeting focused on the consequences of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on trade in the sector, the challenges facing the pharmaceutical sector linked to tariffs, and phytosanitary controls on products imported into the EU from third countries. Minister […]

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Deputy Foreign Minister Cirielli participated in the G7 Development Ministerial Meeting in Paris

The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, participated in the G7 Development Ministerial Meeting in Paris. The key topics discussed included support for vulnerable populations, capacity building in developing countries, and cross-cutting issues such as food security, resilience and disaster risk reduction, and global health. The Ministerial Meeting highlighted the shift from traditional financial […]

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Export Plan. New SIMEST scheme to support exporting companies affected by the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz

The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has today approved a new scheme managed by SIMEST to support exporting companies impacted by the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. The scheme mobilises up to EUR 800 million under Fund 394/81, with the possibility of applying for non-repayable grants of […]

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Washington, U.S.- Italy Dialogue on Trusted Technologies for Democracies

The Embassy of Italy in the United States yesterday hosted the “U.S. – Italy Dialogue on Trusted Technologies for Democracies”, organised jointly with the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy of the Purdue University and the SERICS Foundation. The event featured a day of discussions on the global challenges of technology reliability and digital security, bringing […]

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Chengdu: Made in Italy Day and Italian yachting sector

On 29 April 2026, the event “Italian Yachting, Design & Lifestyle” was held at the Luxelakes Yacht Club in Chengdu. The initiative, organised by the Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing and the Italian Cultural Institute of Beijing, in cooperation with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China, the Chengdu Luxelakes Yacht Club and the […]

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Buenos Aires, 4th edition of the “MaraTANA”

On 26 April 2026, the 4th edition of the “MaraTANA – the Italian run in Buenos Aires” took place between Puerto Madero and Costanera Sur, as a celebration of Italian–Argentine friendship and the value of sport. The event, promoted by the Italian Consulate General in Buenos Aires, is an initiative dedicated to the largest Italian […]

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Military operation against the “Flotilla” off Crete. Italian Foreign Ministry requests information from Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been informed of movements of Israeli naval units in proximity to the vessels of the Flotilla, which set sail in recent days en route to Gaza. Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani has immediately instructed the Crisis Unit, the Embassy of Italy in Tel Aviv and the Embassy of […]

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Export Objective: Tajani, Italy preparing for Expo Belgrade 2027

In Turin, during the first stop of “Export Objective,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani highlighted the importance of the participation of the Italian system, the Regions and Italian businesses in Expo Belgrade 2027, whose theme is “Play for humanity: sport and music for all”. “We are preparing for Expo Belgrade 2027, where Italy,” Tajani […]

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Turin hosts the first stop of “Export Objective”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, opened yesterday in Turin “Export Objective: Businesses and Territories of Northern Italy”, the first in a series of events aimed at supporting the internationalisation of Italy’s production system.     The event involved over 700 participants and facilitated approximately 600 meetings between companies and Heads of Commercial Offices […]

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Tajani in Turin for the event “Export Objective: Businesses and Territories of Northern Italy”

Today, Wednesday 29 April, Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani will speak at 11:00 a.m. in Turin at the event “Export Objective: Businesses and Territories of Northern Italy,” the first stage of a series of meetings dedicated to supporting the internationalisation of Italian companies. The Turin event is dedicated to Northern Italy, in particular the […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli meets Deputy Prime Minister Gherasimov: support for Moldova’s European path and strengthening of bilateral cooperation

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, met today at the Farnesina with the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration of Moldova, Cristina Gherasimov. The talks confirmed the excellent state of bilateral relations and the shared commitment to further strengthening the partnership between Rome and Chisinau, within the framework of a solid political dialogue, […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi at the Summit of the Three Seas Initiative: Italy Becomes a Strategic Partner

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripod, participated today in Dubrovnik – on behalf of Minister Tajani – in the Summit of the Three Seas Initiative, a regional cooperation platform launched in 2015 and comprising 13 European Union Member States and six strategic partners. The event is particularly important for Italy, which was invited […]

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