Melbourne: Week of the Italian Language in the World

The Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Melbourne today presented the event Donne di Sicilia – A celebration of the centenary of the birth of Andrea Camilleri, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne. The initiative forms part of the 25th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the […]

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Minister Antonio Tajani’s Statement on the on the peace Plan for the Gaza Strip

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, delivers a statement on the peace Plan for the Gaza Strip in the Chamber of Deputies. 

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Italy re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term

Five years after its previous mandate, Italy has been re-elected as a voting member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the universal protection and promotion of human rights. Today, the UN General Assembly confirmed Italy’s candidature with 179 votes. Italy received the highest number of votes among the […]

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Minister Tajani attended the meeting of the President of the Republic with Pope Leo XIV

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, attended today’s meeting between the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. Address by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella Address by the Holy Father, Leo XIV

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Tajani incontra il Ministro del Commercio del Canada, Maninder Sidhu

Il Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Antonio Tajani, ha incontrato oggi alla Farnesina il Ministro del Commercio Internazionale del Canada, Maninder Sidhu, in Italia per guidare la sua prima missione commerciale Europa con circa 80 aziende canadesi, che avranno incontri con aziende italiane a Roma e a Milano. La discussione tra i […]

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Deputy Minister Cirielli met with OECD officials at the Foreign Ministry for reviewing the Italian development cooperation system.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, today received at the Foreign Ministry a delegation from the OECD engaged in the peer review process of the Italian development cooperation system, a process that will affect our country until next year. The delegation included representatives from Germany, Iceland, and the Secretariat of […]

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Consular assistance for an Italian national detained in Florida

The Consulate General of Italy in Miami and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are following the case of another Italian national detained at the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center (recently renamed the Florida Soft Side South Center) following his arrest on 16 September, as part of criminal proceedings initiated against him on 16 April, 2025. Consular […]

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Manama, “Crossroads – A Visual Dialogue between Italy and Bahrain”

The Italian Embassy in Manama, in collaboration with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), inaugurated the photography exhibition “Crossroads: A Visual Dialogue between Italy and Bahrain” at the Bahrain National Museum on 9 October. The exhibition is open to the public until 5 November, 2025. In his opening speech, the Italian Ambassador to […]

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INFORMATION NOTE Minister Tajani’s Participation in World Food Day 2025 (FAO, 16 October, 2025)

INFORMATION NOTE Minister Tajani’s Participation in World Food Day 2025 (FAO, 16 October, 2025) On Thursday, 16 October, starting at 9:30 a.m., the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, will participate in World Food Day 2025 at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Viale delle […]

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6th edition of the “Ambassadors to the Holy See” Literary Award

The Embassy of Italy to the Holy See and the Delegation of the European Union to the Holy See have announced the winner of the 6th edition of the “Ambassadors to the Holy See” Literary Award: “Faith, last hope. Stories of religious figures in conflict zones” by Andrea Angeli (Rubbettino Publishing). The award for emerging […]

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Tajani: «Peace and Pacifism: Protecting Democracies and Curbing Illiberals» (Il Foglio)

What does it mean to be optimistic today when it comes to Europe? It means understanding that there is no alternative to the European choice. We must therefore endeavour to make Europe ever stronger, ever more cohesive, and ensure that the project of the founding fathers of Europe can be achieved. The first was an […]

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Tajani: «Peace and Pacifism: Protecting Democracies and Curbing Illiberals» (Il Foglio)

What does it mean to be optimistic today when it comes to Europe? It means understanding that there is no alternative to the European choice. We must therefore endeavour to make Europe ever stronger, ever more cohesive, and ensure that the project of the founding fathers of Europe can be achieved. The first was an […]

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