Tajani: «The EU needs to carry more weight» (L’Altravoce Il Quotidiano Nazionale)

Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, has first-hand experience of the Middle East crisis. Minister Tajani brought the three-day Feuromed Conference to a close by emphasising the importance of a united and strong Europe, capable of defending its own interests and promoting economic growth. Minister, we are in a historic phase […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli meets local authorities in Tuscany on the redevelopment of the IAO Complex in Florence

Following the Government’s decision to establish an Italian centre of excellence for multidisciplinary training within the former premises of the Agronomic Institute for Overseas (Istituto Agronomico per l’Oltremare – IAO) in Florence, Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli today met with representatives of the institutions and local authorities involved in the restoration and redevelopment of the complex. […]

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Minister Tajani holds meeting with Italian Embassies in the Middle East

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, held a meeting today with Ambassadors from the Middle East to take stock of the situation regarding the Gulf crisis, both in its political aspects and in terms of assistance to Italian nationals. The meeting also provided an opportunity to assess developments concerning the Strait of Hormuz and […]

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Italian Cooperation Humanitarian Flight Assists Over 1,500 Lebanese Families

A humanitarian flight organised by Italian Cooperation, in partnership with UNHCR, landed in Lebanon this morning to address the country’s severe humanitarian situation and the growing number of internally displaced persons. The initiative was launched at the instigation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, in agreement with the Deputy Minister, Edmondo Cirielli. Minister […]

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São Paulo: call for entries for contemporary photography

The Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo (IICSP) and the São Paulo Photography Festival – 2026 Edition (FFSP 2026) announce a special call for entries addressed to Italian nationals residing in Brazil or Italy who work in the field of contemporary photography. The initiative offers a unique opportunity to take part in a free photographic […]

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Tajani holds phone call with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Al-Sabah: “Italy and Europe stand with the Gulf States”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, to reiterate Italy’s solidarity following the unjustified Iranian attacks which in recent days also struck the Al Salem Air Base, where Italian military personnel are stationed. Minister Al-Sabah thanked Italy […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi concludes growth diplomacy mission to Uruguay, in line with the EU–Mercosur Agreement

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, has concluded her growth diplomacy mission to Uruguay. In 2024, trade between Italy and Uruguay reached EUR 776 million. In the first eleven months of 2025, Italian exports also recorded significant growth, confirming the dynamism of the bilateral economic relationship. The Undersecretary chaired a roundtable in […]

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Italian Foreign Minister backs ‘restrained and measured’ UAE

The UAE’s refusal to escalate in response to weeks of Iranian missile attacks has been welcomed by the Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who, in an interview with The National, describes the decision as “restrained and measured”. “Diplomacy is always a choice to make in times of war”, Mr Tajani says in written comments. “The possibility and encouragement of […]

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«Tajani on war, energy and the referendum» (Il Tempo)

Minister, let’s start with the issue that concerns everyone: the ongoing war. Could you outline the possible scenarios, from the most favourable to the least? Where do we stand? “The best-case scenario, naturally, is for the war to end as soon as possible. Wars, as we know, cause too many civilian casualties and have serious […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi’s Growth Diplomacy Mission in Paraguay

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, carried out a mission to Paraguay focused on growth diplomacy, with a series of institutional meetings and initiatives dedicated to strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries. Undersecretary Tripodi met with Foreign Minister Lezcano and Deputy Ministers Verdun and Aranda to take stock of the […]

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Joint statement – Chair’s Statement-CEI Secretariat 30 Years

The Thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of the Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative represents a moment of profound symbolic and political significance in the journey of cooperation that unites our Member States. This milestone, marking the opening of the Trieste-based entity in 1996, offers a meaningful opportunity to highlight three decades of shared […]

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Bogotá, International Tender Opens for Metro Line 2

The Bogotá government has launched a new international tender for the construction of Metro Line 2 (L2MB), a strategic project with a total investment estimated at approximately $8.7 billion. The process, managed by the municipal company Empresa Metro de Bogotá, opens up significant opportunities for Italian companies in the infrastructure, railway, and engineering services sectors, […]

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