UPDATE PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Conference of Italian Consuls in the World (Foreign Ministry, June 12, 2026)

UPDATE PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Conference of Italian Consuls in the World (Foreign Ministry, June 12, 2026)   On June 12, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will open the Conference of Italian Consuls in the World, a meeting of the Italian Consular Network worldwide. The aim is to explore topics such […]

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Italy assumes the Presidency of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) for the 2026–2027 term

During the 69th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), which opened today in Vienna, Italy assumed the Presidency for the 2026–2027 term. The Committee elected the President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), Teodoro Valente, as Chair. Established in 1959 and currently composed of 110 Member States, […]

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Consular visit to Italians from the Flotilla in Libya. Telephone call with families

The Consul General of Italy in Benghazi, Filippo Colombo, today visited the two Italian nationals belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla convoy who are currently being held in eastern Libya, delivering them some comfort items. The two Italian citizens reported that they are being treated appropriately and, in the presence of the Consul General, were […]

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Bratislava: “Coffee?… Italian!” exhibition inaugurated at the Slovak National Museum

On 9 June 2026, the exhibition “Coffee?… Italian!” was inaugurated at the Slovak National Museum in Bratislava, dedicated to the history, culture and design that have made coffee one of the most recognisable symbols of Made in Italy worldwide. The initiative was promoted by the Italian Cultural Institute of Bratislava and the Embassy of Italy […]

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Minister Antonio Tajani opened the 2026 Federvini General Assembly

Minister Antonio Tajani opened the 2026 Federvini General Assembly in Rome, at the Scuderie of Palazzo Altieri. In his remarks, the Minister emphasized that supporting the internationalization of Italian businesses is a key priority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The wine sector is one of the most prestigious examples of Made […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE – Export Focus: Enterprises and Territories of Southern Italy Towards the 2026 National Export Conference (Bari, 16 June 2026)

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE Export Focus: Enterprises and Territories of Southern Italy Towards the 2026 National Export Conference (Bari, 16 June 2026)   On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the event “Export Focus: Enterprises and Territories of Southern Italy – Towards the 2026 National Export Conference” will be held in Bari at the Congress Centre of the […]

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Mission of Deputy Minister Cirielli to Tirana

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, carried out a two-day mission to Tirana, during which he met with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, Ferit Hoxha. The meeting provided an opportunity to take stock of the excellent bilateral relations and the broad prospects for cooperation between Italy […]

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The Foreign Ministry Hosts the Eighth Meeting of the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network

The Eighth Meeting of the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network (WPS FPN), the main international platform dedicated to the coordination and exchange of best practices for the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, is taking place today and tomorrow at the Foreign Ministry. Twenty-five years after the adoption of United Nations […]

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Chongqing, Italian Republic Day in Southwest China

For Italian Republic Day 2026, the Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing organized two receptions: on June 1 in Chongqing and on June 5 in Chengdu, with over 600 guests from the Italian community, local authorities, business, media, and culture. The institutional guests included Zhao Shiqing, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chongqing […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi Met with UNESCO Director-General El-Enany

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, met today with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany to discuss the Organization’s main priorities and the contribution Italy intends to continue to provide with a view to strengthening its role globally in promoting culture, education, science, and dialogue between peoples. During the meeting, the Undersecretary reaffirmed Italy’s […]

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GITEX AI Mediterranean 2027: Italy Strengthens Its Role in Global Technological Innovation

On April 21-22, 2027, Rome will host the first GITEX AI Mediterranean/Italy, a new event dedicated to technological innovation and artificial intelligence that will bring to Italy one of the leading international platforms for startups, companies, investors, and institutions. The project is part of the Foreign Ministry’s broader commitment to strengthening Italy’s international positioning in […]

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Communications of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Defence Minister Guido Crosetto before the joint Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate on Italy’s participation in international missions

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetto, delivered communications before the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate on Italy’s participation in international missions.      

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