Undersecretary Tripodi meets her Omani counterpart for political consultations

Maria Tripodi, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today received Al Harty, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, at the Farnesina for consultations on strengthening bilateral relations and main regional matters. During the meeting, Undersecretary Tripodi presented Italy’s proposal for a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment […]

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Earthquake in Venezuela: the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating consular assistance and monitoring assistance and relief operations alongside the Italian Civil Protection

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Crisis Unit, the Embassy of Italy in Caracas and the Consulate General, has been closely monitoring developments in Venezuela since the very first moments following the violent earthquake that struck the country, providing consular assistance to citizens affected by the quake. Following confirmation of the death of an […]

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System Event to mark the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk

The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, held in Gdańsk on 25 and 26 June, provided an opportunity to bring together all the components of Italian ‘Sistema Paese’  – the government, institutions, public agencies, business associations, companies, financial institutions, co-operation sector, international bodies and civil society organisations – at a system event attended by over 130 participants, […]

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Slush 2026: applications are now open for innovative start-ups at the Italian National Pavilion in Helsinki

Applications are now open for innovative Italian start-ups and SMEs to take part in Slush 2026, one of the leading international events dedicated to start-ups, technological innovation and venture capital, scheduled to take place in Helsinki on 18 and 19 November 2026. Launched in 2008 as a gathering for the start-up community, Slush is now […]

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Export Plan. New investments in Artificial Intelligence and initial measures to support businesses affected by the Hormuz crisis and the bad weather in southern Italy

The Facilitation Committee, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, today approved the establishment of a EUR 200 million section of the 394/81 Fund dedicated to companies intending to invest in artificial intelligence. This measure forms part of a wider support framework for investment in the sector, with the aim of strengthening the competitiveness and […]

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Undersecretary Dell’Utri in Panama to strengthen relations with the regions of Latin America and the Caribbean

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Massimo Dell’Utri, visited Panama to attend the 31st Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) and the 56th Ordinary Session of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States (OAS). Italy has observer status in both Organisations. Participation in the […]

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Tajani signs two declarations with Minister Barrot to strengthen cooperation between Italy and France

As part of the Italy-France Intergovernmental Summit, Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani today signed, together with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, Jean-Noël Barrot, two declarations aimed at further strengthening bilateral cooperation. The first Declaration of Intent strengthens cooperation between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs, promoting new initiatives […]

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Undersecretary Tripodi in Gdańsk to reaffirm Italy’s support for Ukraine

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, acting on behalf of Minister Tajani, took part in the G7+ meeting in Gdańsk on support for Ukraine’s energy resilience and in the Ukraine Recovery Conference ministerial meeting. These meetings provided an opportunity to take stock of the coordination of international assistance for Kyiv, with a […]

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Sommet Italie–France: Tajani participe au Forum économique et signe une déclaration sur le renforcement de la coopération avec le ministre Barrot

Testo in lingua francese: Dans le cadre du Sommet intergouvernemental entre l’Italie et la France, le ministre des Affaires étrangères, Antonio Tajani, est intervenu au Cannet à l’occasion du Forum économique Italie–France, aux côtés du ministre de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères de la République française, Jean-Noël Barrot.   Plus de 300 entreprises italiennes et […]

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PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE FULBRIGHT ANNUAL MEETING  (Farnesina, 30 June 2026)  

PRESS ACCREDITATION NOTE FULBRIGHT ANNUAL MEETING  (Farnesina, 30 June 2026)   On Tuesday 30 June 2026, from 10:15 a.m., the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the United States in Rome, Marta Youth, will open the institutional session of the Annual meeting […]

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Tallinn, Conference on nutrition, food information and innovation

Tallin held the conference entitled “Positive Nutrition: Consumer Information and Healthy Diets – Evidence and Challenges in Front-of-Pack Labelling”, organised by the Embassy of Italy in collaboration with Cambridge Food Science and focused on the role of consumer information, eating patterns, innovation in the food sector and nutritional policies aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles. Opening […]

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Mission of Deputy Minister Cirielli to Tbilisi

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, travelled to Tbilisi on an official visit to meet with local authorities and leading figures from the opposition parties in order to continue discussions on items on the bilateral agenda and on key political and economic issues. The visit marks a continuity with the balanced approach towards […]

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